Zhongcha “Rooster Zodiac Bing” Pu-Erh Sheng · 2017

Brief description
The Rooster Zodiac Bing (鸡年生肖纪念饼) is a Pu-erh Sheng from 2017 by Zhongcha (Kunming Tea Factory). As a commemorative tea for the Year of the Rooster, it combines classic Sheng processing with a clearly structured, multi-layered flavor profile and a festive, collector-oriented design.

Product details
Brand: Zhongcha (中茶)
Product Name: Rooster Zodiac Bing / Ji Nian Sheng Bing (鸡年生肖纪念饼)
Edition: Zodiac Commemorative Tea – Year of the Rooster
Tea Type: Pu-Erh Sheng (生茶)
Shape: Tea cake
Year of birth: 2017
Origin: Yunnan, China
Producer: Kunming Tea Factory (云南昆明茶厂)
Net weight: 357 g

Raw materials & processing
Robust, large-leaf Yunnan tea from the Lancang River basin is used. It is processed as sun-dried green tea (晒青), using traditional hand-rolling, steam pressing, and gentle low-temperature drying. Storage within the Kunming drying spectrum promotes clean, stable maturation.

Taste & Character
The infusion is golden yellow and clear. On the palate, the tea is rich and balanced, with good structure and depth. The aroma is complex and fresh, carried by notes of honey, blossoms, and fruit. The sweetness in the aftertaste is lingering, the texture harmonious, with a balanced interplay of strength and elegance.

Design & Classification
The packaging in shades of red and yellow is festive and symbolic, underscoring its character as an annual and collector's edition. Within the Zhongcha Zodiac series, this Sheng represents clear provenance, classic production, and good aging potential – suitable for both immediate enjoyment and long-term storage.

storage
Store in a dry, well-ventilated place, protected from light and free from foreign odors. Suitable for long-term maturation.