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2008 Chen Yuan Hao Yuan Man (2008 陈远号 圆满)

2008 陈远号 圆满

Yuan Man is translated as “perfect” into English language. This cake from Yiwu leaves certainly embodies this translation in terms of value. Made from 2008 spring tea leaves of small trees, it has such good taste that it’s often mistaken as a big tree tea cake.

The Yuan Man cake itself has shiny tea leaves. It has bold fragrance of sweetness and it is transitioning to the savoury plum fragrance of old Yiwu teas. The orangey body of this tea is thick with very good viscosity contributed by tea oil. There will be much sweet aftertaste behind your cheeks. It leaves the tongue slightly dry therefore encouraging salivation.

A very satisfying tea!

2008 陈远号 圆满

2008 陈远号 圆满

2008 陈远号 圆满

2008 陈远号 圆满

2008 陈远号 圆满

2008 陈远号 圆满

2008 陈远号 圆满

2008 陈远号 圆满

2008 陈远号 圆满

2008 陈远号 圆满

 

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2016 Chen Yi Zi Hao aka Yi Wu Cha Wang (2016 陈易字号 易武茶王)

2016 Chen Yi Zi Hao aka Yi Wu Cha Wang (2016 陈易子号 易武茶王)

This tea gives out light yellow and very clear broth. Dried leaves have strong sweet sun-dried leaves smell while the tea has sugar cane and honey fragrance.

As with previous years, you’ll notice the fineness of the tea once it enters the mouth. Tea penetrates deeply into the core and the returns with floral and honey like sweetness in mouth cavity. The aftertaste lingers and brings out a calming qi. The tea has very good thickness from all the minerals of very old trees. It stands up well to long soaking as it will only return a hint of fast dissipating bitterness from an abusive brew.

2016 Chen Yi Zi Hao aka Yi Wu Cha Wang (2016 陈易子号 易武茶王)

Dry leaves

2016 Chen Yi Zi Hao aka Yi Wu Cha Wang (2016 陈易子号 易武茶王)

2nd brew

2016 Chen Yi Zi Hao aka Yi Wu Cha Wang (2016 陈易子号 易武茶王)

Leaves at 2nd brew

2016 Chen Yi Zi Hao aka Yi Wu Cha Wang (2016 陈易子号 易武茶王)

Tea at 2nd brew

2016 Chen Yi Zi Hao aka Yi Wu Cha Wang (2016 陈易子号 易武茶王)

6th brew, 2 minutes soaking

2016 Chen Yi Zi Hao aka Yi Wu Cha Wang (2016 陈易子号 易武茶王)

Leaves at 6th brew

2016 Chen Yi Zi Hao aka Yi Wu Cha Wang (2016 陈易子号 易武茶王)

Tea at 6th brew

2016 Chen Yi Zi Hao aka Yi Wu Cha Wang (2016 陈易子号 易武茶王)

Spent leaves

2016 Chen Yi Zi Hao aka Yi Wu Cha Wang (2016 陈易子号 易武茶王)

Spent leaves arranged

2016 Chen Yi Zi Hao aka Yi Wu Cha Wang (2016 陈易子号 易武茶王)

2016 Chen Yi Zi Hao aka Yi Wu Cha Wang (2016 陈易子号 易武茶王)

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2016 Chen Jun Zi Hao aka Gua Feng Lao Zhai (2016 陈君字号 刮风老寨)

These long gangly leaves from Gua Feng Lao Zhai (刮风老寨) produces golden colored tea. Somewhat darker soup than the rest of the new teas. It has on higher notes floral fragrance and on lower notes, the obvious sun-dried maocha (毛茶) fragrance.

The tea is smooth and consistent, lasting many brews. It’s something to slow start a day. The tea has no bitterness or astringency and taste very balanced. The tea slides down gently and returns a slightly sweet huigan (回甘) with some smooth qi. For stronger taste, soaking the tea will level up the goodness in the leaves.

2016 Chen Jun Zi Hao aka Gua Feng Lao Zhai (2016 陈君子号 刮风老寨)

Dry leaves

2016 Chen Jun Zi Hao aka Gua Feng Lao Zhai (2016 陈君子号 刮风老寨)

2nd brew

2016 Chen Jun Zi Hao aka Gua Feng Lao Zhai (2016 陈君子号 刮风老寨)

Leaves at 2nd brew

2016 Chen Jun Zi Hao aka Gua Feng Lao Zhai (2016 陈君子号 刮风老寨)

Tea at 2nd brew

2016 Chen Jun Zi Hao aka Gua Feng Lao Zhai (2016 陈君子号 刮风老寨)

6th brew (2 minutes soaking)

2016 Chen Jun Zi Hao aka Gua Feng Lao Zhai (2016 陈君子号 刮风老寨)

Leaves at 6th brew

2016 Chen Jun Zi Hao aka Gua Feng Lao Zhai (2016 陈君子号 刮风老寨)

Tea at 6th brew

2016 Chen Jun Zi Hao aka Gua Feng Lao Zhai (2016 陈君子号 刮风老寨)

Spent leaves

2016 Chen Jun Zi Hao aka Gua Feng Lao Zhai (2016 陈君子号 刮风老寨)

2016 Chen Jun Zi Hao aka Gua Feng Lao Zhai (2016 陈君子号 刮风老寨)

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2015 stuffs coming up

Dear Fans,

 

I'm delighted to share some of the products made during spring 2015. However, due to real scarcity, not all products could be sold. Bo He Tang is definitely off the list while there is less than a toong of Man Song Gong to spare in Malaysia. He's some pictures to whet your appetite.

I'll provide a direct link to the product page when it's ready. Thanks for dropping by :) 

 

2015 Chen Yuan Hao Yi Wu Zheng Shan

 

2015 Chen Yuan Hao Chen Yi Hao

 

2015 Chen Yuan Hao Chen Jun Hao

 

2015 Chen Yuan Hao Bing Dao

 

2015 Chen Yuan Hao Cha Huang

 

2015 Chen Yuan Hao Man Song Gong

 

2015 Chen Yuan Hao Bo He Tang

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