2008 Yiwu Gushu Premium
from Shuitang
In a Sentence
Lovely soft Yiwu sweetness.
Wet Leaf Aroma
Fruity, pear, cider, smokey, malt, fermentation
Tasting Notes
quite thick-sweet with dried fruits (apricot), almost malty, and just a hint of bitterness, clear - not muddy, with good depth. overall the malty sweetness adds to the round and thick mouthfeel, leaving a juicy, thirst quenching feel with some bright (floral) notes - very nice also in the Gaiwan, good patience
What it feels like
Just a great drinker: malty sweet, clear and always nice.
Journal
2024-08-05
2026-01-13
There go the last pieces of this lovely tea — definitely one of my favourites.
It’s the darkest month of winter up here in the mountains. The sun only clears the ridge for an hour or two each day. Perfect timing for a session on the balcony: just below zero in the shade, but in the sun it feels like a warm spring day.
In the Zini Pot, this is a beautiful example of aged Yiwu. Sweet, round, and soft, with a brimming, fruity sweetness in the aftertaste. Mellow overall — and yet there’s deep qi shining through the leaves.
