Yanyun Tasting Box
70.00€
Rou Gui is one of the most popular yanchas and for good reason. It’s considered the best cultivar to express the so called “Yan Yun” flavor, “the melody of the cliffs”, a special flavor that tea grown in certain terroir of Wuyi mountains acquire.
The richness of flavors of Rougui makes its taste vary a lot depending on terroir and processing. Here in this box there are samples of Rougui teas from different locations of Wuyishan and different production style. This box can be used as a discovery tool for those who want to better understand what is the Yanyun flavor or be like a nice collection of extremely good teas to taste.
If you are looking to discover the yanyun flavor I strongly suggest to get at least one can of Rougui 2021 to drink as a reference of a clean Rougui flavor. To compare that one with any of these is in our opinion the best way to understand these teas. If it’s all a bit confusing and bizarre remember that this box is just a taste, the more you drink the more clear yanyun flavor will be.
The selection and price of the box varies depending on availability so check this page before buying.
We recommend to save the very first brew of these teas to drink as last when cooled down, this way the yanyun flavor become the most obvious and easy to see.
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Rougui 2021
14.50€
Tea – Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2021
Origin – Xingcun Wuyishan
Rougui is one of the most beloved Yancha cultivars combining depth of flavor and aromatics that can change and reflect specific terroirs making each Rougui special.
Rougui 2021 is smooth with woody notes and a subtle fragrance blended with intense charcoal roasted notes, leaving a lingering clean aftertaste. A nice tea for any occasion for those who enjoy a more roasted Yancha.
Price is for 50 g.
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Qilan 2021
14.00€
Tea – Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2021
Origin – Xingcun, Wuyishan
Qilan is a cultivar with a unique fragrance that makes it stand out among other yancha cultivars.
Our Qilan 2021 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.
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Gemstone Rougui 2021 – Zhengyan
62.00€
Tea – Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2021
Origin – Bi Shi Yan , Zhengyan
From the protected area where the tea called Zhengyan is from, this Rougui is a bit harder to describe than usual so forgive me if it sounds a bit strange.
The first thing you can notice of this tea is that the mouth feel is so smooth it reminds me of the sound an owl makes flying: complete silence as it glides through the air without moving it. A distracted drinker might not even notice and drink a whole session without realising it. Those looking for loudness and explosive fragrance might be disappointed.
For those paying attention and who appreciate quiet and intense teas however, this Rougui can be a gem: while appreciating the excellent mouthfeel the depth of flavor hits deep inside, lasting yun and charcoal roasted aftertaste deliver a very sweet finish that is never boring. It has a kind of understated elegance like classical beauty, extremely satisfying to experience whenever I have the time for it.
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.
Sanyangfeng Rougui 2021 – Zhengyan
150.00€
Tea – Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2021
Origin – San Yang Feng, Zhengyan
An exceptional Zhengyan Rougui with a very limited production and availability, compared to regular growing conditions, the yield of these plants for the area is extremely low and therefore has a pretty steep price. I think however drinking this tea reflects this concentration of flavor.
This tea is a powerful and intense experience filled with complex flavors and aromatics. It is rare to find a tea with such strength in every aspect. The clear expression of the cultivar and terroir are highlighted by the excellent processing and the deep charcoal roasting balances even further the tea that manages to be both extremely aromatic and extremely flavorful. A tea that commands attention for many steeps.
We suggest this to our long term customers and experienced drinkers, as usual we strongly recommend to save a cup from the very first infusion/rinse aside to drink as last at room temperature.
Price is for 50 g.
This goes to eleven
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Voyage 2021 Bairuixiang
24.00€
Tea – Bairuixiang Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2021
Origin – Remote, unknown, nice mountain. Banyan.
This tea from Bairuixiang cultivar is grown in a remote and unknown mountain with a nice environment giving it a rich flavor for a relatively reasonable price.
Nice to drink, sweet, and with clear character and aftertaste. The tea was processed without a strong roasting letting the good quality of the material come out fully. There are no overwhelming fragrances or unbalanced features, the tea delivers a rich and cozy flavor and smooth mouthfeel with mild aromatics that leaves a pleasant and sweet aftertaste. An example of good quality material with lighter processing.
Hard to dislike and fun to discover.
Price is for 50 g.
Bon Voyage