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Its refined flavors and smooth consistency make it a must-try for aged tea connoisseurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Appearance and Aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: Loose, small-to-medium-sized leaves with some buds. The material is clean and of high quality, reflected in its aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e: Notes of \u003cstrong\u003edry earth\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebeetroot\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003efreshly harvested carrot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeated and Wet Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: When warmed or steeped, the leaves exude a heightened sweetness with distinctive \u003cstrong\u003evanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e notes, adding a pleasantly aromatic layer to the earthy base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet and mellow, with a subtle background bitterness for balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth and soft with a slightly thick consistency that coats the mouth luxuriously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromas\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarthy tones of \u003cstrong\u003edry soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, beetroot, and carrot, complemented by the sweet \u003cstrong\u003evanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent \u003cstrong\u003ecarrot sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e emerges in the aftertaste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste\u003c\/strong\u003e: Long-lasting, sweet, earthy, and carroty, providing a warm and satisfying finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall\u003c\/strong\u003e: The natural sweetness from the Menghai terroir combines harmoniously with the tea's aged aroma, creating a balanced and memorable tasting experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: China, Yunnan, Menghai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taiwanese storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Camellia sinensis var. 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