Grenouille opens with a striking contrast: crisp apple meeting sultry oud, a pairing that feels both exhilarating and decadent. The huigan lasts two lifetimes, rising again and again with a oud that refuses to fade. On the nose, sweet apple and pumello zest mingle with creamy camphor, while a touch of wet‑humidity translates into an early infusion marked by a pronounced scorched‑sugar note.
This tight‑compression tuo demands patience. The first three rounds benefit from a 15‑minute pause between infusions, allowing the leaves to loosen and reveal their depth. Once fully open, Grenouille shifts into a liqueur‑like experience, layering incense, fruit, and toasted warmth. Moderate astringency keeps the structure firm, while a predominating toasted note anchors the session.
Crafted from Wuliang material by Haixintang, this production reflects the company’s long‑standing commitment to authenticity, purity, and cultural preservation. Founded in 1993, Yunnan Haixintang Tea Co., Ltd. oversees a 4,000‑acre ecological (shengtai) tea garden, integrating research, cultivation, processing, and sales. With over 300 productions, some collected by the China Tea Museum, HXT stands as a guardian of Yunnan’s diverse terroirs—every region represented except Lincang.
Stored since June 2020, this tuo has settled into a clean, expressive trajectory, balancing its early humidity imprint with the clarity and definition that dry storage brings.
For drinkers who appreciate fruit‑incense interplay, long‑lasting huigan, Grenouille offers a deeply rewarding mid‑aged experience with unmistakable Haixintang character.
37¢
| Size | 100g, 30g |
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