fu zhuan 2008 oolong_yancha Loosely pressed into these unusually

Loosely pressed into these unusually square cakes are huang pian or 'yellow pieces' from the spring 2019 harvest in Bingdao

these leaves unquestionably offer aromas that only appear in such “oldies but goldies

The suffix "lao" ("old" in Mandarin) refers to the long storage

allowing some flexibility in its use with multiple types of tea

The unassuming dark spindles interspersed with rosy buds

fu zhuan 2008 oolong_yancha Loosely pressed into these unusuallyWith a warmly spicy and fruity character reminiscent of a rock oolong, this brick tea reveals its processing as a heicha in its groundedness and the longevity of its infusions. Before being compressed, the large, green leaves and stems were inoculated with Jin Hua, or Golden Flower (Eurotium Cristatum), a prized fungus which develops on many heichas, enhancing their flavour and making them subtly sweeter. Though scientific research into the positive