2013 Da Yi Ling She Xian Bao Raw Pu Erh Tea Cake – 357g – Zodiac Snake

Origin & Craftsmanship

1. Rare Tea Material:

• Sourced from centuries-old big tea trees in the pristine high-altitude forests along the Lancang River (澜沧江), revered for their mineral-rich leaves and complex flavor potential.
• Hand-picked spring harvest (2013) ensures vibrant energy and purity, with visible silver buds and tightly pressed cake structure.

2. Zodiac Snake Legacy:

• A limited 2013 release celebrating the Chinese Zodiac Snake – a symbol of wisdom and prosperity. Only 2,013 cakes were produced, each numbered for authenticity.
• Designed for aging: The iron-pressed round shape promotes gradual fermentation, enhancing value over decades.

Taste & Sensorial Journey

• Liquor: Bright amber-gold with luminous clarity (10+ years of natural Guangzhou humidity).
• Aroma: Explosive floral bouquet (wild honey orchid) layered with aged camphor and dried apricot.
• Mouthfeel:
  • First sip: Silky texture with a brisk, uplifting acidity.
  • Mid-palate: Swells into a thick, honeyed sweetness balanced by subtle bitterness, evoking ancient forest depth.
  • Aftertaste: Rapid huigan (回甘) floods the throat, followed by a lingering cooling sensation (喉韵) and saliva-inducing minerality.

3. Aging Potential:

• Guangzhou Natural Storage (2013-2024): Over a decade in controlled subtropical humidity allows gentle oxidation, developing rounded tannins and medicinal incense notes.
• Projection: Peak drinking window 2025-2040; ideal for long-term cellaring.

Why Choose This Cake?

• DaYi’s Heritage: As China’s most iconic puerh brand, Da Yi guarantees authenticity and investment-grade quality.
• Cultural Heirloom: The Snake Year design and poetic name “灵蛇献宝” (Divine Snake’s Treasure) embody auspicious symbolism, doubling as a gift of fortune.