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Togo drank 2011 Menghai "Xin Hai Bai Nian" Premium Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake by Yunnan Sourcing

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This is a nice woody shou with a very interesting mouthfeel. However, given its price, it is not one that I am considering getting a cake of.

It has an interesting anise aroma, which is soon overpowered by the woody notes. The taste is somewhat bitter with flavours of oak, incense, red apple skin, camphor and mushrooms. In the sweetish aftertaste, I get more of chocolate and cherry. For me, the main selling point of this tea is the mouthfeel though. It is extremely bubbly and foamy. The medium bodied liquor is very active in the mouth.

Flavors: Apple Skins, Bitter, Camphor, Cherry, Chocolate, Mushrooms, Oak, Red Apple, Wood

Preparation

Boiling 0 min, 30 sec 8 g 4 OZ / 120 ML

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Hi, I am a researcher in math, physics and computer science. Apart from teas and mathematics, I enjoy sports and traveling, as well as music of all kinds. Connect at https://rateyourmusic.com/~Togo

I had been drinking Japanese green tea for a while before discovering the world of tea in 2017. I rarely drink blends and generally avoid artificially scented teas. Other than that I try to keep it varied.

My rating description:
100 _ Unforgettable tea, an experience that changes your life.
90 – 100 _ Excellent tea.
80 – 90 _ Very enjoyable, I will buy again.
70 – 80 _ I enjoyed it, but I most likely won’t be buying it again.
60 – 70 _ Decent.
50 – 60 _ Average, forgettable.
40 – 50 _ I didn’t really like the tea, but it is drinkable.
0 – 40 _ I would prefer to avoid the tea.

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