The name means 'half-sky monster,' allegedly growing halfway up a cliff in the Wuyi Mountains. Sometimes counted as one of the Si Da Ming Cong in place of Da Hong Pao. Distinctive roasted character with a lingering, almost haunting aftertaste.
Tasting Notes
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Origin
Plant
Ban Tian Yao
Land
200–500m
Craft
Late spring (May) harvest. Heavy roast, charcoal-fired.
From the tea table
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