2003 tieguanyin oolong_rare The lid is crowned with

The lid is crowned with a distinctive "stone gate" (石门

Another hint to its processing can be found in the colour of the tea soup: despite being a few years old by now

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This is a sencha that rewards attention rather than demanding it—calm

and wild clay into her glazing processes

2003 tieguanyin oolong_rare The lid is crowned withBridging the gap between our sold out Vintage Tieguanyin offerings from 2000 and 2005, this traditionally roasted 2003 exemplar shares enough traits with its siblings to be instantly recognizable, yet still manages to assert its own individuality. Expect comforting aromas of caramelized sugar and freshly roasted coffee, but the real standout here is an iron like minerality that unfolds after swallowing and lingers alongside a crisp, subtle green apple