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The leaves for this cake were picked early in the Spring. The buds and leaves are thick, which contributes to longer infusions. The aroma is complex and rich with hints of wild flowers, and the flavor has a slight bite with sour fruit notes that quickly turns sweet. Since this tea was picked in early 2011 during a period of severe drought, each tree produced fewer leaves but with a more concentrated flavor and aroma.

A lot of care when into the basic ingredients in this cake. The first thing to consider in this tea is the picking and an effort to preserve the leaf configuration in the making process. The blend of maocha comes from three different locations...

Our Small Ma Guo Tou Green Cake has Lin Cang's rich, robust flavor and a long finish. It also has a high, complex aroma that fills your mouth and nose, which is characteristic of Jing Gu puer. These characteristics are immediately apparent on the first sip. When infused, the relaxed leaves are tender but thick, resembling live leaves still on the bush.