Respected Old Man Vintage Sheng Puerh | 2003, Lincang, Yunnan

ORIGIN & HARVEST TIME

Yunnan, Lincang, Yongde, 2003

CHARACTER

A 2003 vintage sheng puerh from Century-old trees, produced by the Orchid Courtyard Tea Factory. The tea’s Chinese name, Laosheng, refers to a character in traditional Chinese opera.

This tea deserves careful attention, as it reveals its finest nuances when brewed with a light hand. The slightly fruity, grape-like sweetness harmonizes with aged, cellar-like, mushroomy, and earthy notes, creating an almost wine-like profile. A delicate hint of smokiness can also be detected, but the dominant character remains the tangy, mineral-laden earthiness, a hallmark of Lincang-region sheng puerh.

Lincag Prefecture and Tea Region

Within Yunnan Province, Lincang Prefecture is home to higher mountains, which impart the characteristics typical of high-mountain teas: a brighter acidity (freshness), fruitier notes, and a natural sweetness. This distinctive profile is due to the lower average temperatures and misty climate of the high-altitude regions.

DOSAGE & BREWING GUIDELINE

A) According to the traditional gongfucha tea ceremony, after a “hot bath”, brew it several times at 90°C, with 40-60 second infusions. Use 8g of tea for 150ml water.