Very smooth, and clearly "old", but uncertainty remains as to its origin in the 1960s. I was surprised that this tea was not quite as potent as I had expected, which could be attributable to the lack of compression. Contrary to one of the other reviews of this tea, I do not expect this tea to improve further with age: it needs to be stored air-tight, I suspect, in order to retain its flavour. A great leaf, but requires plenty in the pot to reach a good strength. Toodlepip, Hobbes

David (5/2/2007)

I believe this tea is as old as advertized; the dry leaf smells exactly like an old wooden attic in a subtly nuanced way that would be nearly impossible to fake. The liquor is a beautiful amber-rimmed mahogany. Predominant flavor is forest floor - composting leaf with overtones of rooty sweetness - sassafras, birch, fruitwoods. It really is like drinking a fine antique.

Carla (2/6/2007)

I felt really good and mellow while drinking this one. (Besides this, the only aged pu-erh I´ve had is from the 80s or later.) Flavor-wise, this one left me wanting a little bit more. It was mostly woody/twiggy for the first 3-4 infusions, with just a barely detectable touch of camphor. In the 5th infusion, a little more flavor started to come out.. something nice and maybe chocolatey? I´m sure I used enough leaf -- my gaiwan is full to the top of wet leaves -- but I´m wanting more flavor. Perhaps this is how a really old tea is supposed to taste, and I am just inexperienced. Anyway, overall, a very nice drinking experience!

David (6/2/2008)

Great look, chocolate brown with a few more stems than normal. Nice rustic brown liquid, wonderful aroma pre-brew, nice subtle taste, nothing harsh or bitter, very soothing, and record number of infusions and still going strong. Not an outstanding mouth feel or exhale sensation. Still a very nice and thoroughly enjoyable dram. I guess the best way I can describe it is a graceful, attractive, and calming effort.

Charles (9/26/2007)

A wonderful older puerh. Exceptional clean taste, beautiful flavor profile and wonderful aroma. A tea that delights the senses. The chi is very strong, expansive and uplifting.

paul (8/18/2007)

Tea is very smooth, mild and has a delicious aroma.

Denise (6/1/2007)

This tea is an excellent, wonderful beverage. It has many flavors--and the one that struck me first and stays in my mind is the flavor of cherries. While this may have seen humid storage as it matured, the flavors a clean and refreshing. I rate this product very highly.

Gerald (3/20/2007)

After tasting this tea many times, I have come to the conclusion that it is best prepared in a small zhuni teapot with a wide round body and short spout. Fill the pot 1/3 to 1/2 full--these leaves are loose and light--use cooler water (88-93 C) with short steeps (30s, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 70s etc) and the brew will richly reward you. It is a lively brew, as opposed to a smooth and calming brew, with rich and suble flavors. The first cup is chocolatey and smooth, the second chocolatey with cinnamon and wood, the third cup is less on the chocolate and more on the cinnamon and wood, with a delightful continuing progression for at least seven or eight steeps. After that it gets a little weaker, an indication that this tea can continue to age. I highly recommend it.

Danica (8/28/2006)

There is hard to find words to describe taste, fragrance, their changes during the brewing. And no words for the mood it gave.

Armandas (8/7/2006)

Very refreshing and smooth Pu_Erh tea. The tea is on the light side for me. May be ten more year, it will be an excellent Pu-Reh Tea.

Chung (4/10/2006)

This aged pu’er is so very good that I have difficulty praising it sufficiently. This is among the very best aged pu’ers I have tasted--bar none. The website’s description is accurate but modestly understated. I give this tea my highest recommendation. ~Gerald Tiffany

Gerald (3/13/2006)

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