2006 Yiwu Chuanqi
from Nannuoshan
In a Sentence
Velvety body - lively zest.
Wet Leaf Aroma
metallic (slightly rusty), fruity with hints of lemon and zest, barnyard
Tasting Notes
The first impression is metallic, like a rusty peel, yet velvety and silky on the tongue. A faint sourness—more of a pleasant tanginess—adds complexity. Low amount of gentle bitter notes in a generally savoury cup. The body warm and grounded, with slight bright notes of pomelo and a light mouthwatering sweetness. The tea feels fizzy but grounded, anchored by woody depth and a hint of caramel. A subtle smokiness lingers in the aftertaste, along with brown sugar and lemony brightness. As the session continues, the taste becomes softer and more rounded, thick while retaining its lively, fizzy energy.
Viscous texture adds a lot to the experience.
What it feels like
The energy is grounding in the body but also a bit of (fizzy) stimulating in the head, creating a nice balance. Noticeable from the first cup.
Journal
Oct 14th, 2025
The Name is actually misleading, as this tea is not (primarily) from Yiwu, but a blend from Lincang and Xishuangbanna, whereas the actual regions are not explicitly defined.
Overall I find it to be a very nice tea, the aged body notes nicely complement the slight leathery tangyness, creating both depth and liveliness.
It leavey a nice aftertaste, between sweetness, tanginess, and woody depth.
A nice snapshot in time after almost 20 years of aging.
As the steeps progress the overall experience get more ‘rounded’ (or more yiwu like?), sweeter and velvety.