The lid's square handle adds a modern flair

The clear lines of its striking

a strong and full-bodied fragrance fills the room and accompanies the entire drinking experience from start to finish

Free of bitterness yet unmistakably assertive

This impressive vessel in the houhin form—spouted

tieluohan 2015 oolong_yancha The lid's square handle addsWhile generally good practice to leave strongly roasted yan cha to 'rest' for a few years to mellow out, longer ageing can bring out something else. This Tieluohan was only roasted once at the time of production rather than being 'refreshed' in the interim, and the resulting taste emphasizes that ageing: a very grounded infusion expresses barny aromas and the depth of liqueur, yet remains lightly acidic and sweet with its characteristic note of pear.