Pure Ancient Trees – Tier 5

d the huigan and overall thickness may be the best I’ve encountered in young tea. Expect at least 15 steeps even when pushed hard big foresty notes reminiscent of the finest WanGong interspersed with mango notes one may expect from a Manzhuan. The qi deeply relaxes the body and mind and produces a deep euphoria that causes one to want to do nothing but meander around a garden on a sunny day and listen to jazz. I’ve had about half a dozen teas from this mountain and enjoyed them all but this one is way above any I’ve had. Give me this over LBZ any day. In fact next to Mansong or possibly Bohetang or Kunlu gushu I can’t think of a better young tea I’ve tried. If you love Yiwu or think you don’t, you should try this tea.
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cy builds up, so it can get quite present - reminded of forest mushrooms aftertaste. Compared to the Bamboo Tong version it appears to me, that the Bamboo Tong only uses the usual plantation, whereas the Paper Tong some sort of mature (not fresh tender tips) material, being a lot grosser in comparison. Reminded a lot of material used for Fuzhuans - big sticks, coarse leaves, and stuff. This would explains the hearty astringency. Anyways, looking forward to transform this one, by means of humidity.
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ean, so gentle. Beyond my expectations.
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subtle way with hints of classic secondary puerh notes along with citrus and orange blossom. Light to mid amber in colour. You can really smell the powerful charge of phenols in this tea, though the bitterness can be very well regulated by initially short brewing times. The peachy sweetness that the tea is imbued with is checked by the tannins, and makes for an elemental tasting experience followed by a deep persistent cooling sensation. Very durable, starts to really smooth out around the 7th steep. Very cleansing, and exceptionally calming. Pretty marvellous now, but, tasting for the second time, on my own, I think this has all the elements to develop wonderfully over the next decade.
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ty that swells in the mouth. There's a gentle point of acidity that provides a mouthwatering response. Very comfortable from the first brew. The strong point of this tea is its transformation mid session as it sweetens up considerably cools the palate, and is durable, even providing a few brews of sweet water the following day. Very enjoyable.
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t. I am not sure about " Char Chi " , but I do find I become very relaxed and content ..
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