2014 Quanjihao Manzhuan Gushu

2026-06-30

This tea was a surprise. I got it as a free sample with my last order - and while i would not have chosen it by the description of the website alone (noting astringency, which is often a reason for me to avoid - if the vendor states it:) - it turned out to be my favorite tea from the entire order. I could not find astringeny in it, just a gentle bitterness - but of the sort which feels good - interwoven by a juicy sweetness. Its it light, yes - but also solid and balanced. But the Manzhuan aroma always gets me.

From the few teas I’ve tried from this region, I recall a similar character: juicy, mouthwatering, and with a satisfying sweetness that flows down like water. This one is also quite ‘round’ which makes it great to drink now. Not a high end production in terms of energy, but the aroma and the thirst quenching experience convince by themselves, a great package overall - for my palate that is:)

2026-08-10

I don‘t buy cakes very often, one reason being that there are plenty of samples left to try in my cupboard.

Having started drinking puerh 7 years ago, I feel I am just slowly about to discover the vast amount of regions, producers and storage of different teas out there - hence the samples.

But if I really like a sample, then it’s worthwhile getting a cake too.

As I have learned quickly in the beginning, buying cakes right away without knowing what you like (or what else is out there) leads to stacks of pieces relayed for later.

Currently I only have a few, and all of them I love to drink - at different times a different character.

This one is a nice gem which I know I‘ll enjoy a lot:)