Plum Bridge Laocong Shuixian 2024 – Zhengyan
55.00€
Tea – Shuixian, Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2024
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 “bush flavor”. The flavor of laocong is not strongly fragrant or bright, its understated and elegant leaving a smooth sweetness in the aftertaste.
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.
Coming from an excellent location in the zhengyan area and well processed, our Plum Bridge Laocong 2024 is a delightful experience with subtle woody notes, clear congwei, and complex tea aromatics. Smooth, cosy and flavourful.
Not a loud tea but one to sit down with and slowly experience and get lost in.
Price is for 50 g.
Tieluohan 2024
15.00€
Tea – Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2024
Origin – Xingcun, Wuyishan
Tieluohan is one of the most famous Yancha cultivars and is often listed among the Four Great Bushes (四大名丛) alongside Dahongpao, Shuijingui and Baijiguan.
Our Tieluohan 2024 is a dark and comfortable tea with a classic taste. The intense roasted notes give the tea a rich flavour without resulting unbalanced or harsh, leaving only a smooth aftertaste that lingers.
No flashy florals, no unnecessary complexity. Just a solid, roasted Yancha for those who like it warm and cosy.
Price is for 50 g.r
Laocong Xiaozhong 2025
25.00€
Tea- Old Tree Black Tea (Not Smoked)
Harvest – Spring 2025
Origin – Tongmuguan, Wuyishan
This tea was produced in Tongmuguan, Unesco world heritage protected area where tea trees grow in a pristine environment. Unlike most areas of Wuyishan that are at relatively low elevation, Tongmuguan is situated at a much higher altitude of around 1000mt. This tea is made from older trees (laocong) left to grow freely in Tongmuguan. Tree reaching a certain age gives tea a special flavor called “cong wei” or old tree flavor.
This 2025 Laocong Xiaozhong is really nice to drink, it has rich woody and subtle aromatics with a delicate sweetness, a clean lasting finish and that congwei depth. Subtle aromatics but deeper taste make a refined cup without overwhelming and unbalanced fragrances while still being very tasty and refreshing. Marvellous tea.
Price is for 50 g.
Da Chigan Hongcha 2025
20.00€
Tea- Black Tea (Not Smoked)
Harvest – Spring 2024
Origin – Tongmuguan, Wuyishan
This black tea comes from Tongmuguan, a remote and pristine part of the Wuyi Mountains, protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated at a much higher altitude than other areas of Wuyi and surrounded by forests, Tongmuguan provides a special environment for tea cultivation.
This tea is grown in the yesheng, or “wild growing” style, referring not to truly wild plants, but to the natural style of cultivation. The tea trees are grown without the close pruning and organized rows typical of big farms. Instead, they are allowed to grow more freely, resulting in irregular shapes and more biodiversity.
While the area is traditionally known for smoked version (often called Lapsang Souchong in the west), this version is made from high-quality leaves dried without smoke. The result is a pure expression of the tea, showcasing the character of Xiaozhong with full clarity. This tea is called a 大赤甘 (da chi gan) meaning it was picked after the leaves open.
The flavor profile is very balanced, with a light body and a rich fruity sweetness. Unlike many Chinese black teas which can be heavy, malty, or even cloying, this tea is lighter in color and fragrance, with a cozy but also a clean and refreshing taste and smooth mouth feel.
Price is for 50 g.
Da Chigan Hongcha 2024
20.00€
Tea- Black Tea (Not Smoked)
Harvest – Spring 2024
Origin – Tongmuguan, Wuyishan
This black tea comes from Tongmuguan, a remote and pristine part of the Wuyi Mountains, protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated at a much higher altitude than other areas of Wuyi and surrounded by forests, Tongmuguan provides a special environment for tea cultivation.
This tea is grown in the yesheng, or “wild growing” style, referring not to truly wild plants, but to the natural style of cultivation. The tea trees are grown without the close pruning and organized rows typical of big farms. Instead, they are allowed to grow more freely, resulting in irregular shapes and more biodiversity.
While the area is traditionally known for smoked version (often called Lapsang Souchong in the west), this version is made from high-quality leaves dried without smoke. The result is a pure expression of the tea, showcasing the character of Xiaozhong with full clarity.
This tea is called a 大赤甘 (da chi gan) meaning it was picked after the leaves open. The flavor profile is very balanced, with a rich but delicate sweetness. Unlike many Chinese black teas which can be heavy, malty, or even cloying, this tea is lighter in color and fragrance, leaning instead toward woody notes with a cozy but also a clean and refreshing taste and smooth mouth feel.
I don’t drink black tea often but I have to say I really enjoy this one whenever I brew it.
Price is for 50 g.
Horse Pillow Rougui 2024 – Zhengyan
55.00€
Tea – Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2024
Origin – Ma Zhen Feng, Zhengyan
This Rougui comes from the Zhengyan protected area of Wuyishan. Due to the impervious nature and small size of this area, the tea produced here is not a large amount. Zhengyan tea, especially Zhengyan Rougui, is highly prized because this terroir can give tea Yan Yun, a name that can be translated as the “melody of the cliffs”.
Some teas you can drink casually, some are rich and flavorful and need focused drinking to slowly absorb and unravel the complexity of the leaves. You cannot eat a whole meal in a bite but need to savor it slowly.
This is one of those satisfying teas, a savory blend of bright and complex flavors blending charcoal roast and the rich fragrance notes of Rougui and the Yanyun expression of the terroir.
Recommended for experienced drinkers. We strongly suggest to save a cup from the very first infusion/rinse aside to drink as last at room temperature.
Price is for 50 g.