by Master Li Yang
“Joy and Serenity” Shu Puer
Weight
A blend of leaves from Bada Mountain (Menghai), fermented using the proprietary “Tea Evolution” technique.
About half of the leaves for this tea were harvested from old trees on Bada Mountain, while the remainder comes from young arbor trees of the same terroir. This compromise delivers a quality tea at an accessible price.
This tea embodies the classic Bada style. It has a pronounced floral-fruity aroma, reminiscent of standing in an orchard. The tea liquor is thick and silky, richer than the more expensive “Ripe Plums” Shu, though woody notes dominate the flavor, showing a touch of bitterness at first. This weaves together with sweetness and smooth maturity, leaving an oily aftertaste with notes of walnut and chestnut. The overall impression is rich and full-bodied. There is a moderate sheng jin (salivation), typical of good tea. The tea state takes effect from the very first cup, invigorating and inspiring action.
Nevertheless, I recommend picking up this tea for long-term aging in your collection. Its key feature lies in Master Li Yang's fermentation technique (detailed in a separate post), which provides incredible aging potential, allowing it to transform (“evolve”) into something completely different in a few years!
- Kind
- Shu puer
- Year
- 2015
- Producer
- Master Li Yang
- Origin
- China / Yunnan
- Locality
- Menghai County, Bada Mountain
- Tea type
- Craft
Description
A blend of leaves from Bada Mountain (Menghai), fermented using the proprietary “Tea Evolution” technique.
About half of the leaves for this tea were harvested from old trees on Bada Mountain, while the remainder comes from young arbor trees of the same terroir. This compromise delivers a quality tea at an accessible price.
This tea embodies the classic Bada style. It has a pronounced floral-fruity aroma, reminiscent of standing in an orchard. The tea liquor is thick and silky, richer than the more expensive “Ripe Plums” Shu, though woody notes dominate the flavor, showing a touch of bitterness at first. This weaves together with sweetness and smooth maturity, leaving an oily aftertaste with notes of walnut and chestnut. The overall impression is rich and full-bodied. There is a moderate sheng jin (salivation), typical of good tea. The tea state takes effect from the very first cup, invigorating and inspiring action.
Nevertheless, I recommend picking up this tea for long-term aging in your collection. Its key feature lies in Master Li Yang's fermentation technique (detailed in a separate post), which provides incredible aging potential, allowing it to transform (“evolve”) into something completely different in a few years!