A private collection aged Sheng made from the ancient mountain trees of Yibang. Forest, camphor, dried fruits and aged citrus peels.
This tea is one of my favourite aged sheng PuErh in my collection.
It comes from one of the 6 ancient mountains for PuErh - Yibang. This area is well known for its smaller leaf genetics making tea which is bright and lively with complexity and power.
This Sheng comes from old trees and has been aged meticulously in Yunnan for over 20 years in dry storage.
The aromatics have lots of autumnal notes of forest floors, dried cranberries, dried orange zests and brown ale.
This combines with a camphor and dried mint cooling sweetness which leaves your mouth and fruit with satisfying Hui Gan.
The minerality of these smaller leaves is also different - more seashell than river rocks with an almost effervescent quality.
The Cha Qi is similarly bright despite the 22 years of age - perfect for social drinking over many hours and many steeps.
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