- Old tree Yiwu with traditional processing
- Thick, smooth soup with good aftertaste left in the mouth
- Strong mouthfeel, traditional blend of savoury-bitter-sweet
- Perfect dry taiwanese storage
After a period of over 6 months where we tried many of LuLiZhen teas (from the puerh-history-changing 95-96 Zhen Chun Ya Hao, early 2000s cakes and most of his 2007-2013 Yiwu old tree production), we’ve selected this has one of the best cakes with excellent development in the aging process.
Overall a pretty refined, complex tea with good attributes in all aspects (evolution, mouthfeel, aftertaste, smoothness, etc) and a nice settling/calming typical old tree Yiwu Qi to match. A very good balance between the elegance of LuLiZhen Yiwu teas and strength of semi-aged factory teas.
From the same storage and source of our critically acclaimed 2001-2002 CYH Yiwu, these cakes are on a similar aging trajectory at an even friendlier price (this cake is old tree and not ancient tree, but still the quality/price is really high).
~100g cakes, minimal weight loss over the years.
Nick M. –
Bright mouthwatering attack from the first brew, followed by a satisfying point of intensity and a taste of licorice root. Mild aromas of barley water and white flower florals. There’s a soft textural feel to this tea that coats the mouth and provides volume, and to my mind is the tea’s strong point. Very comfortable.
Guillaume C. (verified owner) –
It’s a shame there’s so much great teas around here lately, this one is only excellent (and in perfect condition). I would recommend to give it a bit of a strong brew, although I’m not a huge fan of over-steeping: it has strength and in its strength resides, I think, part of its interest. Also, very patient. I have a mind to let it sit a few more years maybe, to see how these sober qualities evolve. Very friendly price.