In the Xiao Jingu tea region, at an altitude of about 2,000 meters above sea level, there is an amazing place with the poetic name of “Dense Forest” ... It is there, in the tea garden, which was established in the first half of the 20th century, grow trees of bizarre shape, which are called “rattan” - because of the special shape of the shoots. They are transformed into long ornate twigs thanks to the method of harvesting - when all but the last leaf on a branch is collected.

Such an atmospheric name is associated with a special terroir flavor, which is fully expressed in the character of Xiao Jingu tea: forest notes and medicinal herbs, and an expressive, specific bitterness. Sheng Pu'er is characterized by a rich, fresh aroma, a buttery, smooth infusion, and the flavor notes include spring water, quinine, and piney hints of gin (also found in the Shu Pu'er of the same name).

It has all the qualities one appreciates in a noble pu'erh tea: no dry mouthfeel, pure bitterness transforms into sweetness (Hui gan), and the infusion slips easily down the throat like silk, leaving a sweetness (Sheng Jing). All this is a testament to the high quality of the raw materials and quality processing, which influenced the formation of a special flavor.