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Guillaume C. (verified owner) –
It’s difficult to do justice to this masterpiece. It may not be as exquisitely balanced and subtle as the CYH 2001 Manzhuan, but what an amazing depth, what an astonishing strength. I agree it seems a bit older than it is — you’d easily think it has matured for 30 years or even a bit more: still, very clean, and offering distinct shades of fragrance, if I may say so (petrichor and so on, as one would expect for a tea that has aged very well). Yes, there’s something to it that is reminiscent (at least to me) of dry-stored MengHai cakes from the early 1980s.
Due to its strength, I would recommend getting acquainted with it with slightly lesser doses than standard at first (e. g. 3.5g or 4g/100ml). The higher dilution helps showing the various layers of this extraordinary Pu Er.
Really really grateful for this. More so when I think of what this tea will certainly be like in 10-20 years. If I could give it ten stars, I would.
Nick M. –
An unusual, ‘forest’ character that’s quite predominant at first, and alluring pot aromas to match. There’s lots of complexity to discover as the tea evolves, mixing savoury and sweet characteristics. Sweetness overlays a slight underlying pithiness, or chalkiness, which provides a framework. Having said that this drinks very very smoothly and finishes on a sweet note. It feels notably cleansing as it finishes with a cooling sensation.
Nick M. –
2022 Gold Mark TianMenShan tall ancient trees
Distinctive tea with a watermelon flavoured rinse and hints of something more profound. Immediately sweet with a refreshing uplift. Mouthcoating and great persistence. Very smooth, very comfortable, happy tea with a lovely balance to it.
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.
Nick M. –
One of the most perfumed teas I’ve experienced. Out of the gate it’s pure, light but with a clear point of intensity, and has an incense-stick perfume of rose. It’s a tea however that opens up – and shows how much substance there is – progressively. By the 5th or so steep the polyphenols are much more obvious yet more towards the back of the palate. The tea is smooth at entry, has no astringency, bitterness is hidden, the tea is mouth coating, leaving a long lingering flavour, and the aromatics are fruity. It’s a powerfully grounding tea, immensely calming. Meditative. Whilst the power and balance means it can be enjoyed now, and it’s an exceptional young tea, I’d personally wait a number of years for the layers of complexity to emerge as the structural elements begin to resolve.