2005 Lao Tong Zhi Raw Brick
2005 Lao Tong Zhi Raw Puerh Brick | Sheng Pu Erh
The 2005 Lao Tong Zhi Brick is a raw puerh produced by the Haiwan factory from tea harvested in Meng Hai using only high quality leaves. It has all the bright notes of a young puerh with fresh hay aromas. The true characteristics of the tea emerge after a couple of infusions with rich, subtle and complex flavours.Our Buyer’s notes
"A good, traditional-style, raw puerh that shows great potential for ageing into something really special.”
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| Range | Premium |
|---|---|
| Year of Production | 2005 |
| Factory | Haiwan Tea Factory |
| Harvesting Area | Meng Hai |
| Puerh Type | Brick |
| Style | Raw (Sheng) |
| Weight | 500g |
| Leaf Appearance | High quality leaves from grade 5 and above |
| Aroma | Green wood with a mild floweriness and a touch of smokiness |
| Liquor | Full-bodied |
| Tasting Notes | This puerh tea tastes like way young puerh ought to taste, the aromas are hidden behind the greenness of the leaves, and it takes a couple of brews before the true profile of the tea comes out. There is the typical mild bitterness of young puerh which giv |
| Quick Brewing Instructions | Use a yixing (zisha) teapot or gaiwan. 3-5g of tea per 140ml boiling water: 95°C (203°F) Wash tea briefly then make several 10-15 seconds infusions Read more in Canton Tea School. |
| Puerh Vintage | 2004 to 2008 |










