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1990 Kunming from Camellia Sinensis

I feel like I have finally made it “to the big time”. I’m drinking 20 year aged shu from a proper yixing.

The dry leaf smells of cocoa and applewood smoke and old leather.

The wet leaf smells of cavern water.

The liqueur is a roller coaster ride of sweetness, camphor, cave walls and bonfire. The mouthfeel is relentless and lingers for minutes after each sip.

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TeaEqualsBliss
TeaEqualsBliss 2012-09-24 08:58:46 -0400

Excellent & Descriptive Review!!!! LOVE IT :)

ashmanra
ashmanra 2012-09-24 09:49:59 -0400

I’m JELLY! :) Sounds like a blast!

Jim Marks
Jim Marks 2012-09-24 09:59:26 -0400

The second steep has calmed a bit. Deep, and thick, musty and sweet.

God I love shu pu-erh…

Bonnie
Bonnie 2012-09-24 10:09:17 -0400

Me too!

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