Shengtai Zihongpao 2023
Tea – Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2023
Origin – Xingcun, Wuyishan (Banyan)
This is the first time we sourced this cultivar literally called “purple red robe” and is quite interesting to try.
This tea is overall balanced with a combination of spiced notes and and aromatics and a nice smooth and gently sweet finish. A good tea for any occasion with a more complex and rich profile.
Price is for 50 g.
Plum Bridge Laocong Shuixian 2023 – Zhengyan
Tea – Shuixian, Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2023
Origin – Mei Zi Qiao, Wuyishan, Zhengyan
The characteristic of Laocong Shuixian (old bush shuixian) is that is picked only from older trees and this gives it a silky smooth mouthfeel and a special flavor called “Congwei”, meaning the flavor of bushes. I think of the experience of drinking Laocong Shuixian as walking into an imaginary old bookstore, with a warm light filtering through the windows, old wood panels and a peaceful cozy energy.
As soon as I drink the first brew from this Plum Bridge it feels like the universe is slowing down for a moment which reminds me why I like Laocong. The flavor is not strongly fragrant or bright, it is more woody and understated and leaves a balanced sweetness in the aftertaste. The roast and processing is and the tea shine for those who appreciate its subtle qualities.
A tea to drink slowly and appreciate, not for every day, not for everyone.
Price is for 50 g.
Huangdan 2022
Tea – Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2022
Origin – Xingcun, Wuyishan
This is the first time we are offering this cultivar.
Huangdan 22 has a nice roasted flavor that with plenty of sweetness in the aftertaste. It is very balanced with nice roasty coziness and subtle aromatics. Very smooth, not overly complex, just a nice Yancha for any occasion.
Price is for 50 g.
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Qilan 2023
Tea – Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2023
Origin – Xingcun, Wuyishan
Qilan is a cultivar with a unique fragrance that makes it stand out among other yancha cultivars.
The beloved Qilan is back! This affordable tea brews a balanced cup with the character of the tea and its nice aromatics brightening the tea and pleasantly lingering in the mouth without being overwhelming. The roast gives it a balanced profile and a nice mouthfeel and finish.
A tea suitable for any occasion, a yancha with a unique character but still balanced and pleasant to drink.
Price is for 50 g.
Shengtai Huangdan 2023
Tea – Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2023
Origin – Xingcun, Wuyishan
Shengtai means something like biodiversity. This style of farming is a bit different from the usual. In 2021, the farmer took what was a previously normal tea garden and decided to grow tea avoiding any kind of pesticides and herbicides, just letting the tea garden grow in a more “wild” way. The only product used is a fertilizer derived from rape seeds.
This Huangdan has a tasty roasted flavor with a nice sweetness in the aftertaste. It is balanced with roasty notes but floral aromatics that emerge more in the later steeps. Smooth, not overly complex, a nice tea for any occasion.
Price is for 50 g.
Tieluohan 2022
Tea – Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2022
Origin – Xingcun, Wuyishan
Tieluohan is one of the most famous Yancha cultivars and is often mentioned as one of the Four Great Bushes (四大名丛) along Dahongpao, Shuijingui and Baijiguan.
Our Tieluohan 2022 has a satisfyingly creamy flavor with balanced roasted notes and a chocolatey sweet aftertaste complemented by the subtle character and aromatic notes of the cultivar. The nice processing and roasting makes it a cozy tea with smooth mouth feeling and comforting character.
A classic Yancha for any occasion.
Price is for 50 g.