‘09 Frisson Head Rush

Sweet ash and charcoal set the stage, followed by a bitter balance that tightens the palate before releasing into velvet texture. The mouth fills, warms, and holds the impression long after the sip fades. A heady, numbing tea drunk rises early, signaling the strength of the material and the unmistakable personality of Banzhang and Laoman’e wild growth from 1700 meters.

This production carries a famous peacock insignia, a mark shared among several factories but used here to signal inspiration from a highly praised peacock series known for power, depth, and unmistakable regional character. The cake channels that lineage with confidence: dark aromatics, muscular bitterness, and a sweetness that glows beneath the charcoal and ash.

The material comes from Du Qiong‑zhi, one of the Five Flowers of Menghai Tea Factory, whose work consistently reflects precision, traditional processing, and an instinct for selecting leaf with both force and refinement. Her touch shows in the tea’s drive, its numbing energy, and the way the bitterness resolves into sweetness without losing its edge.

Stored in balanced Los Angeles conditions since November ’23, the tea continues to open cleanly, free from humidity influence, revealing more depth with each session while preserving the wild, high‑mountain strength that defines its origin.

This is a tea for drinkers who want intensity with intention — a cake that hits hard, lingers long, and rewards those who appreciate the raw, charismatic power of Banzhang‑Laoman’e terroir.

25¢

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