2007 Ancient Road Raw Puerh

A tightly compressed 2007 puerh with rich aromatic wood and tobacco flavours and a grippy mouthfeel.

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On infusion, this puerh produces a rich golden orange liquor with the scent of warm autumn leaves and rich wood and tobacco flavour notes.

We recommend using between 5 and 8g per serving for this tea. Traditionally, the first infusion rinses and "wakes up" the tea and is then discarded. As with any quality puerh, this tea can be infused 10 or more times. Each infusion should last between 20-30 seconds or according to individual taste.

To break off pieces from a cake, use a letter opener or similar shaped knife. Insert the knife or letter opener into the cake and gently loosen and lift a piece off. The aim of breaking the cake in this way is to keep as many leaves intact as possible.

China: Yunnan
Type: Puerh
Puerh: Raw
Taste: Complex
Drink: Anytime
Caffeine: Moderate
Region: China

Infuse: 2 tbsp/5-8g per cup or small teapot for 15-30 seconds in near-boiling water. Discard the first infusion. Re-infuse 5 or more times

light flavor

mr tyler moore, 11 Mar 10

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1 stars rating

Not a very good aroma to it or taste mabe with age it will grow into something but not right now.
A good intro to raw puerh

Mr James Birch, 12 Mar 10

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4 stars rating

I didn't like this sample as much as the 2003 Yi Wu cake but as an introduction to raw puerh, this is a good place to start. I think it will need a little more time to mature
2007 Ancient Road

Mr Sam Parsons, 27 Apr 10

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4 stars rating

The tea has an aroma that I would describe as a rich and penetrating earthy sweetness. The first few infusions have a deep woody intensity, which can initially overpower other flavours. This element of the tea soon balances out. In later infusions it ceases to be overwhelming, and starts contributing to a well rounded brew. The tea certainly lacks in age, and in turn many of those complexities that come with it. Despite this it still manages to delight with a thickness in taste and a lightness in character, which makes for a smooth yet fulfilling and layered drink. I’ve been drinking this Ancient Road Raw Puerh for a while now, and it has continued to grow on me. Each time I sit down for a session with it I seem go to deeper, discovering new subtleties that previously eluded me. This is a tea that demands my proper attention and patience. On the occasions I neglect these qualities I am left humbled with a cup mysteriously lacking in ways I cannot quite put my finger on.

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Ancient Road Raw Puerh from Tu Shu Factory, Kunming, Yunnan

Appearance: Tightly compressed whole leaves and buds, already showing good maturity and richness and depth of colour

Infusion: rich red, golden and orange hues

Aroma: slight vegetal notes and the smell of warm aging autumnal leaves

Taste: rich, aromatic wood and tobacco flavours with a grippy mouthfeel