2018 Jiu Wan "Bai Jia Cha" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake

Great depth

This was my first time trying raw pu erh. I've tried many ripes and other teas but this was a different experience. Encouraged me to buy a bunch of raw samples!

Excellent daily drinker

This tea is excellent for the price; I get strong notes of honey and strawberry with a present, but not overpowering, pine tar bitterness. Floral notes come through with further infusions, which then give way to the pine notes. I believe this should age really well!

Fine, but lacks the depth of a great aged Pur-Eh

Cards on the table very nice for the value, but to rate we must compare. This was enjoyable but lacks the depth of nuance of longer aged Pur-eh. As far it's overall impression there was the weight and concentration as expected, but the palate didn't evolve and expand to make this more than an enjoyable drinking tea