Mi Xiang Sheng Pu-erh (Raw Pu-erh) Tea Cake 2020, 300g | Dayi (Menghai Tea Factory) with gift box

A raw pu-erh from Dayi, pressed by the legendary Menghai Tea Factory in a 300 g cake. Its name, Mi Xiang (蜜香), means "honey fragrance", and that is exactly its calling card: a sweet, honeyed aroma that rises from the leaf and carries through the cup. This is the 2020 pressing, now settling into its first years of age.

The character is bright and sweet for a raw pu-erh, led by the honey note the name promises, with soft floral tones and only a light, clean bitterness that converts quickly into a returning sweetness. With around six years behind it the early sharpness has eased, leaving a rounder, more approachable sheng than a fresh pressing while keeping its lively raw energy.

The liquor is clear golden, smooth and well structured, with a honeyed sweetness that coats the mouth. Across infusions the astringency stays gentle and the aromatic sweetness grows, leaving a long, cooling finish in the throat. It steeps generously through many rounds.

An approachable, fragrant sheng that drinks well now and rewards patience as it continues to age. A good choice for anyone who finds young raw pu-erh too sharp, and an easy, honey-sweet daily cake for experienced drinkers. Drink it now or keep it to follow as it matures over the years.

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