Changtai Hao #642 2006For lovers of balanced aged Shengs. On the road to a hearty ageing, the bud heavy leaves of this cake release an orange liquor conveying a warm bath full of earth and woodiness. Cherry wood, an edge of iron, and a subtle butteriness in the nose adds up to a flavour like nothing so much as almond. A tempered hand while steeping will keep it going for many stimulating infusions, pungent in the nose yet mild on the tongue; more intense steepings bring

in southern Japan

The long and partially-furry buds

Though scientific research into the positive health effects of Jin Hua is ongoing

it chimes together like magnets

Please note: as these are unique

The yellowish duanni (缎泥) ore is the lightest of typical Yixing ores

they have been tuned to be refreshing

is one of the most prominent artists in Jingdezhen

enhancing their flavour and making them subtly sweeter

glimpses of metallic sheen alternating with a matte lustre

The distinct scent of hazelnuts and a minty hui gan make for a very balanced yan cha

as bright as a mirror