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Tasting Notes
WoodySweetFruity
Vendor Notes
This aged Sheng Pu'er unfurls with a sweet woody aroma, brightened by hints of red berries and a subtle, mature dryness. The palate is greeted by a mellow honey sweetness and fresh green pea notes, maintaining a lively character despite its age. Later infusions reveal a harmonious balance of mild citrus bitterness and a whisper of astringency, complemented by fresh wood and mossy undertones.
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About This Tea
What does Bingdao 2012 taste like?
This aged Sheng Pu'er unfurls with a sweet woody aroma, brightened by hints of red berries and a subtle, mature dryness. The palate is greeted by a mellow honey sweetness and fresh green pea notes, ma. It leans woody, sweet and fruity.
How should I brew Bingdao 2012?
Water around 95–100 °C (203–212 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–20 s steeps (10–20+ rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Rinse the leaves once with boiling water before your first real steep. It cleans off storage dust and gets the flavor going.
Where does Bingdao 2012 come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China from the Menghai Daye cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2012 harvest.
How much does Bingdao 2012 cost?
Starts at $23.09 from Nannuoshan, or about $0.70/g. A 20g package gets you around 3 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $4.20 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.