This Fuhai Naka consists of early spring arbor material harvested from altitudes around 1800m, delivering the true Naka floral boldness both in the dry and wet aroma. On the bitter side, sweetness initially bursts forth before advancing to crisp alpine heights. This treasure reflects strict traditional processing with zero shortcuts in the kill‑green and no cheating with excessive humidity that would otherwise mottle its intrinsic verve.
A spot‑on astringency piques salivation with artful balance. The mouthfeel is lively, the lips tingle, and the frisson unmistakable. A resolute huigan rises steadily, carrying a faint note reminiscent of Wrigley’s spearmint gum. The qi expands through the chest with increased focus but no jittery edges — a clean, confident energy typical of well‑made Naka sheng.
While the tea shows a minor lack of clarity in the 2–5 range, this simply signals room for further transformation and sweetening. It drinks beautifully now, especially in cooler temperatures that highlight the inimitable Naka personality. With its combination of altitude, quality raw material, and traditional craftsmanship, this Naka Fuhai TF to strut its stuff.
First batch. Stored in Los Angeles since Nov ’23. 357g.
33¢
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