2007 Wistaria Lanyin

5g/85ml Hongni Yixing, Toronto filtered tap. Warmed leaf has a fruity fermentation aroma. High viscosity, light orange colour. Initial steep at <10s is thick, strong, good presence, not brassy, no...

2005 Chenyuan Hao Shanzong Chuanqi

5.6g/95ml Yixing pot, Toronto filtered tap. Light orange brew, clear liquor, still firmly semi-aged. Tippy characteristics up front, refreshing and with a slight sharpness. Remarkably viscous and thick. Superb empty...

2015 Biyun Hao Yibi Gushu

The 2017 BYH Yibi was one of my favourite new shengs of that year, and it prompted me to co-curate, together with Pedro and Mr Chen (maker of BYH), this...

2003 Purple Dayi 7542

Thanks to Johan for sending me this generous sample of Purple Dayi 7542, which is originally from Olivier of Puerh.fr fame. It is the second time I’ve tried this tea,...

2013 Zhenren Yufeng 2013

23 Nov 2016, 3.5g/65ml gaiwan. [7,9] A remarkable experience with this new cake from Wistaria: the 2013 Zhenren Yufeng. The cake is beautiful, with large unbroken leaves, loose pliable compression,...