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[Salsero]

This production is most likely not a true CNNP production but used the same wrapper style.

Seems to me I heard that this is not an uncommon practice for smaller factories that don't have the finances to print their own wrappers. Not something surreptitious or questionable.

I've added this one to my shopping list. Thanks, guys for the info.

[Goose]

Thanks for digging that up Tony. I would agree with Scott's assessment on the tea.

I am working through several samples of this from a couple of sources and have not cracked open the brick yet.

[tony shlongini]

I have not heard the buzz on the green wrapper that you mentioned,whats the skinny? Oh and the tea is pretty darn nice.

From Scott's original blurb-
1998 Lincang "CNNP Green Wrapper" Raw Pu-erh tea * 250 grams A small production made entirely from Lincang (probably Mengku) tea. Dry-stored in Kunming since 1998 this tea is very clean and when brewed provides a stimulating almost spicy thick liquor with a very comfortable throat and mouth feel. The after-taste is sweet and nectar-like. A real pleasure! This production is most likely not a true CNNP production but used the same wrapper style. Note: Due to age of these bricks and compression, some bricks are between 230 and 260 grams each. Vintage: 1998 spring sun-dried material Production area: Lincang

[Goose]

1998 Lincang "CNNP Green Wrapper"

How's that tea, Jim? Even Scott admits it's probably not in the correct label.

Love the new pot. Is that one of the $36 Puerh Shop jobs?

Tony, Yes that is a P.shop # 302 I think, its a nice step up from the 10.00 jobs.

I have not heard the buzz on the green wrapper that you mentioned,whats the skinny? Oh and the tea is pretty darn nice.

[tony shlongini]

1998 Lincang "CNNP Green Wrapper"

How's that tea, Jim? Even Scott admits it's probably not in the correct label.

Love the new pot. Is that one of the $36 Puerh Shop jobs?

[Goose]

1998 Lincang "CNNP Green Wrapper"

[shogun89]

I am trying out the 2008 Menghai 8582 that keeps popping up in this forum. It really is quite nice stuff ... even young ... and so cheap!

Glad to hear you like it Sal.

[tony shlongini]

'08 Peacock of Menghai

Very tasty.

[Salsero]

"meaty smokiness, but in a good way"

Mmm, yum.

I am trying out the 2008 Menghai 8582 that keeps popping up in this forum. It really is quite nice stuff ... even young ... and so cheap!

[thanks]

I had some 2000 Kumming "Lan Yin" Tie Beeng at a local tea shop today [Its also available at Hou de –I'm pretty sure my tea shop sources it from there.]

2000 Kumming "Lan Yin" Tie Beeng

Flavor - Good: Honey
Aroma - Good: Honey
Mouthfeel – OK: A little on the dry side for a 2000
Hui gan – Great: Its been over an hour and there is still a faint wild honey taste in my mouth some camphor too
Astringency - Some
Smoke - none
Dryness- some
Overall value – Good: I paid 6 dollars for a gong fu session with this tea
Purchase again - At the tea shop, yes. The whole cake, unlikely. I don't think its worth 4 05 Ming-Yuan Hao cakes.

That's odd, I went through a 25g sample of that tea and found it to be completely different. I'd describe it as "meaty smokiness, but in a good way" if I had to sum it up.

[Goose]

Hey Goose, I like that pot. Where'd you get it?

Thanks Dave, that pot is from Scott at YSLLC. Its not bad for the very few bucks that it costs.

Ed, nice review on a tea that I had been curious about, I will be taking an example from you and will add Aroma to my reviews.

Thanks for the kind words Thomas.

Jim

[Salsero]

Very nice reviews, Ed and Goose. Thanks. You know, Goose, I am becoming more convinced that -- like Hobbes says -- the photo really enhances the review. You do an exceptionally good job of displaying the tea without cluttering it up, BTW, not an easy thing to accomplish.

[edkrueger]

I had some 2000 Kumming "Lan Yin" Tie Beeng at a local tea shop today [Its also available at Hou de –I'm pretty sure my tea shop sources it from there.]

2000 Kumming "Lan Yin" Tie Beeng

Flavor - Good: Honey
Aroma - Good: Honey
Mouthfeel – OK: A little on the dry side for a 2000
Hui gan – Great: Its been over an hour and there is still a faint wild honey taste in my mouth some camphor too
Astringency - Some
Smoke - none
Dryness- some
Overall value – Good: I paid 6 dollars for a gong fu session with this tea
Purchase again - At the tea shop, yes. The whole cake, unlikely. I don't think its worth 4 05 Ming-Yuan Hao cakes.

[Dizzwave]

Hey Goose, I like that pot. Where'd you get it?

[Goose]

2007 Haiwan Lao Cha Tou Brick

7 g in 100ml Yixing pot

Flavor - good
Mouthfeel – full, cooling sensation
Hui gan – light
Astringency - none
Smoke - none
Dryness- slight
Chaqi- relaxed alert
Overall value – good
Purchase again - perhaps



Smooth and soothing. A surprisingly clear deep red liquor, notes of yeast and dried fruits pop in and out. A very filling and relaxing tea.

I have not had many shu, but this tea would be awesome if it only had some acidity and astringency left in it.

I have a lot of samples to go through, so today I decided to pull one out and no matter what it was I would drink it, glad this one came out after all.