2015 Jiu Wan "Impression" Wild Arbor Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

Solid well made tea with complexity

This is a really nice tea. It starts with that herbal medicinal puer flavor that people neither like or don't, but it clean and the texture has some nice weight to it. . . after a couple steeps, a new character comes through which is hard to describe but quite lovely. I love the experience of having this tea and the way it unfolds. Lastly, it has a really nice energy that's not too buzzy, yet still awakening. . .

Initial Purchase

First time customer. (I had been buying elsewhere for a decade.) Arriving here, I was overwhelmed by the dizzying choices. Scott offered to assist, asking what I usually drank, then offered suggestions. Jiu Wan "Impression" was #1 on my list. This is a robust tea, with darker overtones, that suits me nicely. I am not one to notice subtle differences, but Jiu Wan Impression holds flavor through several brewings. I intend to order several more cakes and put them away for as long as I can. This was a good choice for me.

Without the option available to sample, I went for it and blindly bought a cake of this tea a few months ago. From the very first sip, I’ve been so glad I did. Really wonderful blend of what looks to be mostly larger grade material. Very affordable price for such great quality. Brews up a dark, thick soup that is engaging all the way through the session. Very clean, uplifting energy. One of my favorite younger shou teas I’ve tried. I eventually bought a tong and look forward to drinking much more of this tea. If you’re considering trying this tea or on the fence about going in on a whole cake without the sample, I’d highly recommend it.