This 70's Loose leaf sheng puerh is of a higher quality than the WangZi loose leaf sheng puerhs I offer. This tea displays a thick, smooth aged flavour, offering more complexity and a pleasant medium-strong qi. While not in the same league as cakes of a similar era, this loose leaf is an affordable step towards that level & very enjoyable to drink.
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Very enjoyable Review by Žiga
This tea is very smooth, without any of the wet storage taste/smell. The leaves are healthy and whole, giving away the higher quality maocha. The Qi is nice, warming and relaxing. Nice durability too. (Posted on 11/10/2011)
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Opening the door of an antiques shop Review by Fabien
That is really, imho, what I felt when brewing this tea. It's like going in, wandering between the shelves. A little delicate dirt feeling, but just to bring you to those old wood and wax smells right under.
Stopping by a piece that strikes you by its simplicity, turning around, feeling the roughness of antiques, guessing what its maker intended to create.
Why comparing it to bing cha? It is not the same tea, and there is no problem with that. older, yes, not better, not worse, different! I personally prefer this 70's tea to the 60's Wangzi, question of taste, a bit finer I feel.
Is it necessary to say I enjoyed it :) (Posted on 27/09/2011) -
The tranquility of age Review by Antonio Vicoli
They say that as the years pass one gets more tranquil and sage - but there are many exceptions, apparently...
Age has done well for this tea though: a very nice puerh, calm and relaxing.
Try 8 grams in a 10cl gaiwan: very powerful effects on the body! (Posted on 19/09/2011) -
Smooth aged tea with a calming qi Review by Karl_D
I have tried this tea on two separate occasions and have enjoyed it each time. The first time I tried it I could not detect a hint of traditional storage. The last time I was not as sure, but if there was any it was so slight as to make me doubt it was there at all. This tea had a nice aged flavor and seemed more complex than the 80's Wanzi..which I happen to like as well. As others have mentioned it does have a nice calming effect on your body and lasts quite a while, though for me it was more like 12 sessions before it lost my interest. Bottom line, would I buy it again? You betcha. (Posted on 07/09/2011)
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I was in school when this tea was picked Review by Leopold
This is the oldest tea I have ever drunk and whilst I am not sure that that brings with it what it might do were this not loose this tea tasted of 'age' or rather a smooth, woody, deep flavour which I don't know how to describe but as 'aged' (I know that isn't very helpful really)... I think the 80s WangZi is more of an everyday tea (I haven't tried the 90s one yet) I do look forward to having this and it does have something (which I clearly can't describe) that other loose aged teas don't... also I easily get 10 plus infusions before it weakens too much (Posted on 04/09/2011)
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a tea that speaks to depth Review by B. B.
A nicely aged tea with deep, well-rounded flavor, clean storage and a layer of sweet cinnamon in the aroma. Although not as flavorful as some of the other wonderful teas offered here, I find this tea to have notable and significant action in the body making it a great pleasure to start my day with. It imbues my experience and mind with a far-reaching quiet calm, although as a meditation tea it's a bit on the active side for me. Heartily recommended as a well-aged tea, agreeable in the mouth and with deep movement in the body. (Posted on 24/08/2011)