Cha Zhi Ji – Chang Yu Hao Lao Shu Shou Pu-erh Tea – 2017 / 2021 Vintage

Cha Zhi Ji – Chang Yu Hao Lao Shu Shou Pu-erh – 2017 / 2021 Vintages

This Lao Shu (Old Tree) Shou Pu-erh from Cha Zhi Ji’s Chang Yu Hao line is made from tender buds and leaves of century-old tea trees grown deep in the unpolluted mountains of Yunnan. The trees’ deep root systems allow them to absorb rich underground minerals, resulting in a tea with natural intensity and depth.

The leaves are fermented using traditional wo dui (渥堆) techniques. The result is a full-bodied tea liquor with thick texture, balanced bitterness, fast salivation, and a long, sweet finish. Its character is distinctly bold, warming, and satisfying.

Two vintages available:

• 2017: Naturally grown, aged to a rich, mellow depth (not certified organic)
• 2021: Certified organic, fresh and full-bodied with sweet floral notes

Key Features:

• Made from century-old tea trees in high-altitude forests
• Deep, structured taste with a gelatinous mouthfeel
• Balanced bitterness with fast huigan (returning sweetness)
• Traditional fermentation process without additives

Perfect for rainy days or slow evenings, this tea offers rich energy, lingering aroma, and a satisfying finish that reflects the strength and elegance of ancient tea trees.