Aged hei cha tea from Guangxi province.
The raw materials for this tea are harvested from old trees, and after all stages of production, the tea must undergo a prolonged (over several years) aging and maturation process. The older the tea is, the more pronounced its flavor will be. As the tea ages, it becomes softer, more buttery, and creamy flavors appear.
The naturally-formed tea raw materials can be easily stripped by hand into black leaves with golden inclusions. The aroma is subdued, earthy, reminiscent of shu pu-erh. The infusion is thick, dark brown with woody, slightly chocolatey tones. The taste is pleasant, slightly bitter, with notes of bark, wood tar and damp forest earth, with sweet notes of chamomile, nuts and chocolate. The aftertaste is earthy and woody, tannic.
A tea with a prolonged effect: first it stimulates, then gently calms, concentrates, restores balance to the body and spirit. It is good for slow, meditative teas.