Lao Cha Wang 2012
Lao Cha Wang 2012
SKU: 677
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Aged Taiwanese oolong
The modern production technique for Lao Cha Wan involves preparing oolong tea similarly to other Taiwanese oolongs. Most oolongs are first roasted to a moisture level suitable for storage. The master retains a small amount of the year's best tea, placing it in large stone or clay vessels, covered with thick paper to absorb moisture. The aging tea is typically removed and checked every two to three years, carefully re-roasting it to eliminate excess moisture and preserve its aroma.
The natural aging process takes about three years, during which the tea loses its fresh appearance and scent. After a minimum of three years of storage, the tea begins to develop the unique softness characteristic of aged oolongs. Experts consider six to eight years as the minimum age for the maturity of Lao Cha Wan.
Aroma: woody-spicy, nutty, with a menthol tartness.
Taste: soft, clean, multifaceted, roasted, sweet-caramel, spicy-nutty, with notes of dried roots and crème brûlée. The aftertaste is juicy, long-lasting, and rich.
Effect: harmonizing, relaxing, meditative. Suitable for a mindful tea ceremony.
Harvest: 2012, Taiwan.
How to brew: Preheat your vessel, whether it’s a porcelain gaiwan or a porous Yixing teapot. Use 5 grams of tea leaves per 100 ml of water. Use water at 92-97°C to fully reveal the potential of Taiwanese oolong. It can withstand multiple steepings. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the remarkable, subtle, and shifting aroma of this tea whenever possible.
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im very satisfied with the cup, 😊 thanks
I bought Rou Gui Gao Shan at Tea Gallery, and it pleasantly surprised me with how it evolves over multiple infusions. By the third brew, the aroma becomes fuller and deeper, revealing a rich body with gentle sweetness, subtle berry notes, and light woody undertones. The classic Rou Gui profile—often associated with cinnamon-like spice, warm minerality, and a distinctive “rock” character (yan yun)—is present here as well, but in a smooth and well-balanced way. The aftertaste is long, with a refined balance between warmth and freshness. It’s the kind of tea that truly shines over extended sessions—perfect for long, relaxed evenings in good company.
This tea is honestly GOATed. We call it "endless / infinite tea", just because of HOW MUCH you can extract from it... With the right conditions and not too hot of a water, we've been genuinely drinking it for hours, and I feel like we never fully finished it... definitely worth it's money
Прекрасный чай. Всем советую заглянуть в этот магазинчик.
Bought it as a gift to my dear friend, and he’s now the happiest man on earth. He rates it as “10 out of 5” and “every day I use it, and every day I’m happy”
Genuinely one of the best red teas I’ve ever tried. The texture, the aroma and the flavour is just outstanding. It is visually pleasing, lasts for many infusions, and a bit expensive
Очень приятный вкус, тонкий аромат, мягкое расслабление без сонливости
