Original Tibetan Tea B (2018 Spring)

Yang Aijun

Type: Dark Tea
Origin: Ya'an, Sichuan Province, China
Cultivar: Lao Chuan Cha (Old Sichuan Tea)
Elevation: 800-1200m
Steeping instructions: Gongfu style: 1g : 30ml, 100˚C/212˚F, 10s + 10s per infusion Western style: 1g : 80ml, 100˚C/212˚F. Also suitable for boiling.

Description: This Ya Xi-grade loose-leaf Tibetan tea comes from a spring harvest of 2018 — picked in early April and finished processing that September. Diverging from the traditional compressed-brick path, it focuses on the finesse of a loose-leaf presentation: tender leaves are taken through a comprehensive processing journey of five major steps and thirty-two precise techniques, so each leaf retains its rich, nuanced flavor and signature glossy black luster — a hallmark of high-quality Tibetan tea. The processing follows the traditional tea-making methods of Tibetan tea, from withering through to the final drying, each step carried out with precision to preserve the delicate flavors of the spring leaves. The loose-leaf format highlights the artisanal quality of the tea and offers a distinct experience from the compressed bricks commonly associated with Tibetan teas.

Shipped in February 2022

Member posts

Maria

3y ago

Finally finished the last of my Original Tibetan Tea. Since in the past few months I acquired several new teas, I’m trying to focus on finishing samples. I’m off to a good start! This tea was wonderfully woody and earthy… more

Original Tibetan Tea B (2018 Spring) from Yun He Shan

A delightful dark tea. Woody and earthy.

earthy
woody
wood chips
nutty
hazelnut
mushroom

Maria

4y ago

Lovely lazy session with my sister and mother. This tea is woody with a classic flavor and nice finish.

Original Tibetan Tea B (2018 Spring) from Yun He Shan

A very woody tea. Classic.

woody

Heather LeBlanc

4y ago

Original Tibetan Tea B (2018 Spring) from Yun He Shan

Matthew

4y ago

Wow, this one was surprisingly complex! A bit of a delayed review, but I finally got to it.

Original Tibetan Tea B (2018 Spring) from Yun He Shan

Eyes Dry Leaf: small, glossy, dark-roasted coffee brown leaves Nose Dry Leaf: molasses and freshly baked bread/warm yeast Nose Wet Leaf: dark-baked bread, charred wood, and medic… more

dark rye bread
yerba mate
mint
persimmon (?)
molasses

Maria

4y ago

Second tea from tea tasting today. I think everyone preferred this one over the first Tibetan Tea because of its more subtle melody of flavors, but they both packed quite a punch

Original Tibetan Tea B (2018 Spring) from Yun He Shan

I think I prefer this one over Tibetan Tea A only because it is not quite as strong. It still packs quite a punch.

earthy
woody

Noah

4y ago

Nice Tibetan tea

Original Tibetan Tea B (2018 Spring) from Yun He Shan

TeaTiff

4y ago

Original Tibetan Tea B (2018 Spring) from Yun He Shan

A deep tea that is hard to describe. The wet leaves are light on aroma but there is earthy. The liquor is clear but a heavy brown like coffee. Not my cup of tea.

Wieteke

4y ago

Original Tibetan Tea B (2018 Lente) from Yun He Shan

zoet
liquorice
cake
forest
aards