Ancient Spirit, Spring 2026

It has depth

This tea took me a couple of sessions to get acquainted with. I make sure I have it on hand always now, because it scratches an itch that other teas don't quite manage to. It has a lot going on, kind of like puer, depth but it is a different type of tea than puer. Still approachable too. Make sure to brew it strong enough, it's great in a gaiwan or small teapot over many steeps.

Ancient spirit

This tea is probably the best right along with Black Lilly ! I have bought this before and will do so again it’s kind of a specialty in my tea closet :-)

This delicious tea is robust, buttery-umami, and aromatic, with a hint of mineral richness, cloves, and allspice. Letting it cool after pouring, for a minute or so, brings out its luscious flavor.