tieluohan 2015 oolong_tieguanyin a so-called “New Generation” era

a so-called “New Generation” era emerged

The lid sits flush with the pot’s rim

which slow the growth of the tea leaves

in this case

This cup features a delicate shape of unfolding petals

tieluohan 2015 oolong_tieguanyin a so-called “New Generation” eraWhile generally good practice to leave strongly roasted yan cha to 'rest' for a few years to mellow out, longer ageing can bring out something else. This Tieluohan was only roasted once at the time of production rather than being 'refreshed' in the interim, and the resulting taste emphasizes that ageing: a very grounded infusion expresses barny aromas and the depth of liqueur, yet remains lightly acidic and sweet with its characteristic note of pear.