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First, I would argue that most tea drinkers would be well-served to have this tea in their cupboard (ignoring the price for the moment). Additionally, my rating is accounting for the fact that it’s retail price is $24/100g cake. For those wary of pile fermentation flavors and odors, this certainly is one of the easiest introductions to the style while retaining some degree of complexity. It isn’t too woody, malty, chocolatey. It’s a more medium-bodied shou puerh, with a limited but present richness and thickness in the cup, and pushing this tea doesn’t appear to draw out a great deal of bitterness. I really like shou puerh, but this one is nice for days when my palate is worn out or I just need a really clean shou puerh. I struggle to think of another ripe puerh I’ve had that was so clean, especially for its age. I probably wouldn’t have bought it if Misty Peaks wasn’t running a two-for-one sale, and I’m afraid that $27/100g including shipping is a bit too steep to buy another one, but I’m happy to have the two cakes for the time being.