1980-1990s OLDIE Collection
The OLDIE Collection is my quest to make old puerh tea more affordable and accessible to a wider audience.
This 1st Batch presents a captivating deep dive into the world of old sheng puerh tea. The collection contains teacakes from the 1980s and 1990s, the great majority are from old stock CNNP from the past era. There is real quality to be found here and the assortment of teacakes offers a great way to explore a range of old sheng characteristics. Each tea chunk offers something different adding to the richness of the experience available. The spectrum of dark vintage notes contain a depth of complexity that highlights the charm of old sheng puerh, notes of old cognac, red wood, antique parchment, leather, talcum powder, marzipan, citrus, fruit jam, herbal tones, all resides within the collection. The grounding nature of old tea is especially suited for tea enthusiasts seeking a touch of ZEN.
The collection is comprised of large chunky pieces that allow the drinker to experience the taste of the origin teacake. There are some stunning treasures waiting to be discovered that includes highly sought after Menghai Tea Factory old batches from the past era as well as exquisite nuggets of 30+ year old puerh tea. This famous factory and very old category of sheng puerh command steep prices that are often well beyond the budget of most tea drinkers. The OLDIE Collection offers the chance to taste these rare teas at a fraction of the market price. This is a special treat for age tea lovers to enjoy over the coming holidays.
SPECIAL The OLDIE COLLECTION is available in 2 Sizes
STANDARD (75g) - US$150
LARGE (300g) - US$540
LARGE (300g) - US$540
Payments by PAYPAL
Contact me at varatphong@yahoo.com
*Please be aware that there will be a measure of loose and broken leaves in the mix.
Large chunky pieces
TIPS: Old tea leaves are fragile by nature. They are prone to changes in environmental conditions and too much exposure to external elements will cause them to deteriorate. For this reason it is important to keep them away from light and in well sealed storage. Furthermore when conducting a tea session it is important to recognize instances when the tea may be under performing and will need to be revived. If the character of the tea feels oddly muted even after 4 or 5 steeps, stop and pour out all the excess water from the brewing vessel. It is important to ensure that the vessel is well drained. Take a break and let the tea leaves rest in the closed brewing vessel for 3 to 4 hours. The heat and oxidation will help to open up the tea leaves. Come back after the break and continue with the tea session. Good tea leaves can be revived in this way, helping to improve the flavors and clarity of the tea. Finding the right balance is the key as too much exposure will cause a decline in quality.
