Rich, deep, very smooth, and surprisingly intense. I was not expecting such a dense flavor profile with an equally strong cha qi to match – I’ve had shu pu’er from Bada in the past, but this one in particular hits on a much deeper level than those others. The flavors are generally woody and sweet, with higher higher ratios & longer steep times bringing forward strong notes of beet root, geosmin, and petrichor. If you’re a fan of “wet-stored” flavor profiles, this will hit the spot for you. The aftertaste is nice and long-lasting, it has a dark cherry nuance to it that sits nicely with the woody and earthy qualities, along with a monkfruit-like sweetness that coats the mouth & throat. It’s really enjoyable to experience the contrast between the intense and powerful sensations that immediately grip the palate, and the lingering sweetness that takes its sweet time lifting off the palate. 10 grams in a 1,000 mL thermos or 8 grams in an 80 mL yixing teapot – and anywhere in-between those two ratios – this pu’er is flexible, the flavors are dynamic, and there’s a lot of sensations to appreciate.
