Deep Green River - Jinggu Grade 1

The small leaves of this 2007 Jinggu Grade One Mao Cha are deep green and tightly curled with plenty of light-colored buds.  The dry leaves have an aroma that hints of licorice.  Made in Jin Gu county, in the Simao prefecture of Yunnan Province, this tea is tippy, with a fresh, crisp taste with malty notes and hints of astringency that will be kept in check with a short steep.  This is a delightful tasting, loose-leaf, green Pu-erh that should age well and hold its native aroma.  Produced in 2007.