No label – Wuyuanjian Rougui 2024 – Zhengyan
50.00€
Tea – Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2024
Origin – Wu Yuan Jian, Zhengyan
This tea is outside of our store catalogue. Being based in Wuyishan we have the chance to drink some really nice teas but they are often too expensive for being selected for our lineup.
Because of demand and offer, the market price of some tea is really high. With these samples we decided to offer a limited quantity of some tea from our private collection for those who really want to them and can afford to do so. I can’t say this tea is worth buying or drinking, this is a personal choice depending on many factors.
This Rougui was fully handmade by a tea maker who sadly just passed away and is from a small garden in Wu Yuan Jian, one of the top locations in the zhengyan area. Only 20 kg were produced in the so called “natural” farming style. The flavor profile is complex and rich with plenty of roasted and deep lingering flavor notes. In other words, good tea.
Price is for 14g of tea in 2 individual 7g tasting bags
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Plum Bridge Laocong Shuixian 2023 – Zhengyan
60.00€
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.
Qidan 2024 – Dahongpao
24.50€
Tea – Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2024
Origin – Xingcun, Wuyishan (Banyan)
The name Dahongpao is tied to legends and stories, printed on thousands of tea packages filled with any kind of Yancha blends of various grade and quality.
It is impossible to define clearly what these “Dahongpao” teas exactly should be. A few untouchable old bushes growing from a stone cliff and visited by thousands every year? An ideal blend of yanchas? A specific cultivar?
If we talk about a cultivar there’s more than one: the Qi Dan and Bei Dou are both said to descend from cuttings of those famous old bushes. This tea is made from one of those cultivars: a pure unblended Qidan that is well processed and can be appreciated for its character.
This 2024 Qidan has a rich, creamy and dark character with intense roasted notes and subtle aromatics that linger in the later steeps.
A comfortable and cosy tea for any occasion, easy to drink and satisfying. Recommended for those who enjoy a stronger roast on their yancha and want to try this cultivar.
Price is for 50g
Echoes Rougui 2024
38.00€
Tea – Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2024
Origin – High elevation area, Wuyishan
Rougui is one of the most beloved Yancha cultivars combining depth of flavor and powerful aromatics that can change and reflect specific terroirs making each Rougui special. This Rougui is from a very good location of Wuyishan in the Tongmuguan area which means it grows at a higher altitude. Not being from a famous name location the value is quite good for how it tastes.
Our Echoes 2024 has an intense flavour with plenty of depth and complexity, hitting all the right spots from the first sip.
Well processed and roasted with an perfect blend of sweetness, dark tones and aromatics, with a lingering aftertaste that sings the delight of the soul and senses.
One more cup?
Price is for 50 g.
Tieluohan 2023
15.00€
Tea – Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2023
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 2023 has a classic and satisfyingly creamy flavor with nice roasted notes that blends perfectly with the subtle character and aromatics of the cultivar. The nice processing and roasting makes it a cozy tea with smooth and comforting character.
A classic Yancha to brew for any occasion with a great value.
Price is for 50 g.
Horse Pillow Gaocong Shuixian 2024 – Zhengyan
30.00€
Tea – Shuixian, Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2024
Origin – Ma Zhen Feng , Zhengyan
Shuixian is one of the most popular cultivars in Yancha and for good reason. The leaves of Shuixian are slightly bigger than most yancha varieties and it has a soft and comfortable character combined with nice floral aromatics.
This Shuixian is from an excellent location in the Zhengyan area, made from Gaocong bushes, meaning “tall bush”. Gaocong is older than regular bushes and, although not as old as a Laocong (old bush), it adds to the tea character and mouthfeel a layer of smooth complexity.
Horse Pillow Shuixian 2024 is a tea with a creamy and gentle sweetness, subtle aromatic depth and a smooth mouthfeel that brings more complexity while quietly expressing the Shuixian character and fragrance. Not very strong roasted nor too fragrant, good processing and material.
Price is for 50 g.