The aroma when warmed up with breath is calm and melodic, moderately woody, hints of dry hay and herbs are guessed.
After washing, it intensifies, creamy notes, hints of orchid flowers, raisins are added.
The taste of brewed tea is soft, rounded, oily. The taste has hints of wood, dried herbs, creamy and dried fruit hints. This pu-erh can be brewed very strongly, while it remains just as soft, becomes more velvety and rich, does not go "into oil" and does not give bitterness.
With the pours, hints of wet autumn leaves, dried fruits, dogwood are added.
The aftertaste is bright, slightly sweet, woody-nutty. Hints of Turkish sweets and dried fruits appear.
This puerh is a great invigorator, banishes drowsiness, sets the right mood, warms and encourages action. It does not need any rules for brewing, but it will be especially good in a teapot made of Yixing clay.
Shu puerh 2013 "From old Banzhangwan trees" is one of the best options for everyday puerh in terms of price-quality ratio. It has a very pleasant taste, a long aftertaste and a high-quality tea state. It is very good in the morning, pleasant at lunch and gorgeous in the evening!