including the world’s oldest Pu’er

Wuyi Yan Cha

making for a hei cha with a surprising degree of aroma—this unusual brick is certainly one for the books

The first cup already reveals its assertive character: tightly coiled bitterness reminiscent of citrus peel quickly unfolds into notes of soft honey and an undercurrent of stone fruit

shou mei 2017 2 oolong_taiwan including the world’s oldest Pu’erThis 2017 Shou Mei from Panxi in Fuding is made from larger, later season leaves, a style prized for its depth and easygoing character rather than delicacy. Produced from Hua Cha Nr. 2a cultivar selected from Fuding Da Bai seedlingsit reflects a thoughtful balance between traditional material and reliable cultivation. The infusion opens with the soft, familiar dryness of sun cured hay, giving way to the rounded sweetness of forest honey that lingers