The leaves are harvested from tea trees on the slopes of the Ailao mountains, twisted into dense large bundles of brown and gold color. The aroma of the dry leaf is bright, spicy, with a distinct hint of tobacco, slightly autumnal. When warmed by the breath, sour berries and floral nuances will appear. The color of the brew is cognac, saturated, it does not darken when brewed strongly. The taste is sour, cinnamon-tart, passing into a sweet aftertaste.
A warming, unhurried tea for a quiet evening.