Stonehenge

Stonehenge is a rare example of a mid-2000s cake from a big factory that is made from clean raw materials without agro-chemicals. It is a 2005 or 2006 brick from Chang Tai Factory (昌泰茶廠). It lands solidly in what we call the “daily drinker” category. Everyone needs steady, sure daily drinkers. Stonehenge was piled a bit on the heavy side, so it is not a great candidate for long-term storage. It has already mellowed out, which means that the piling flavors have decreased and the tea has become smoother and cleaner on the palate with a nicer aftertaste. Daily drinkers can provide a very nice and solid baseline for evaluating shou puerh tea. They provide a baseline from which we can compare other, better teas. Stonehenge is clean, smooth and very thick. These are all important when it comes to shou puerh.