We used to have this shu in cakes in our shop and there is a chance that it’ll be back in stock someday. Now we offer to try its loose version.

The interesting thing about it is that it tastes much older than 2015. It has the profile of a thoroughly aged tea - quite similar to the 2006 HTC loose-leaf or even the 1993 Liu Bao. More precisely, it has markers (nuances, tones) in common with both of these bold shu, which have long become our bestsellers, but, to its advantage, at a very affordable price.

Grade. There are quite a lot of stems in the tea, but honest old trees give out everything they should.

Flavor profile contains nuts, betel Liu Bao tones, sweet wood, some mushroom notes, a pinch of camphor and chocolate.

This shu is a little more hesitant to brew into dense oil compared to pressed into cakes version, and this again resembles the behavior of an old tea. The taste is soft and genteel; the infusion goes smoothly, not drying the throat.

Powerful Qi has a noticeable, dense effect. Should be noted, caffeine is also present here in a decent amount.

The conclusion: a great everyday shu with the profile of an old Liu Bao from honest old trees 200-300 years old.

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