2008 CYH Cang Yi

In a Sentence

Savory sweet, with tangy woody profile

Wet Leaf Aroma

smoky old leather with a bit of bite, tangerine, resin, exotic wood, and a sharp edge—almost ammonia-like.

Tasting Notes

Good savory mouthfeel, thick „sweetness“ with a (tangy) sourness on the sides adding to the spectrum of complexity, primarily (exotic) woody notes with a fruity touch. smooth with some astringency, but no bitterness.

What it feels like

On the one hand clean and smooth, but also has a bit ‘rough’ vibe to it. Overall comforting.

Quick

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Details

Entry Date

14.09.2024

Country

China

Region

various villages in Yiwu

Storage

Taiwan

Tea Master

Chen Yuan Hao

Price EUR/50g

Link

puerhguy.com

Properties

Qi (1-5) i The tea’s felt effect on body and mind.

4, poignant, clean and comforting

Huí Gān i Returning sweetness after bitterness, perceived after swallowing.

zesty, cooling

Hóu Yùn i Throat resonance — the depth and length of the finish.

Silky

Kōu Gǎn i Mouthfeel: texture, density, softness, or dryness.

Thick and oily coating

Journal

2025-02-04

Today, I’m drinking this tea under different conditions—not with my usual mountain spring water, but at a friend’s place in the countryside, where the water comes from the Limestone Alps and is noticeably harder. I’m surprised at how well this tea adapts.

I have drunken younger (brighter) Shengs with this water and found quite something lacking in contrast to my softer mountain spring water.

With this tea, the thicker, fuller profile pairs well with the harder water, leaving a woody profile and overall richness. Suprisingly good pairing.

2025-12-10

Today I’m having a good old sheng again after a few days of trying different teas, like black teas and some shu puer.

I’m really surprised by the energy and the deep, rooted feeling that comes from these in contrast—it’s noticeable throughout the whole body, leaving me relaxed and focused. A nice, deep-reaching Yiwu.

A well-rounded, middle-aged Yiwu with a woody and slightly tangy taste. Cooling in the throat. Solid, grounding energy. Feels clean.