Two decades of careful storage have transformed this Xiaguan Yi Ji Tuocha into a smooth, sweet raw pu-erh that still proudly carries a rich, deeply smoky character. While maturing on the shelf has beautifully rounded out the edges, its prominent smoky profile remains front and center, melting seamlessly into the tea’s natural, mature sweetness.
For those already familiar with Xiaguan, this tea delivers a noticeably smokier, more robust punch than the golden-standard Jia Ji tuocha. For anyone looking to experience the classic Xiaguan terroir at its peak, it serves as a powerful yet remarkably smooth introduction.
Taste & Aroma
Wrapped in brown paper, this tuocha has a moderately tight compression. The dry leaves have a smooth appearance, with dark tea leaves interwoven with golden buds.
The tea releases a clear and lingering fragrance once awakened with boiling water. In the cup, it is wonderfully sweet, smooth, and smoky, with hardly any bitterness and only a very slight dryness feel.
This tuocha also lasts a long time. Just 5 grams of tea can yield about 1.25 liters, so it’s both enjoyable and practical if you like longer tea sessions.
Xia Guan Yi Ji Grade
Originally developed by Xiaguan in 1988, the Yi Ji grade has always occupied a somewhat unusual place in the brand’s history. In some years, it was also marketed as “Grade 1 Tuocha”, leading to some naming confusion over time. As Yi Ji has not been produced as consistently as Xiaguan’s more widely known grades Te Ji and Jia Ji, a vintage Yi Ji tuocha is a rare find today.
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