2007 Wangong Gushu silver kettle with shoots growing from the

with shoots growing from the thick trunk

The walls are medium-thin and the pour is fast and smooth

EDXRF analysis of clay provided also

where the hot and humid weather has allowed this tea to begin to transform nicely

These were half-handmade - with the clay pressed into a form to standardise the shape

2007 Wangong Gushu silver kettle with shoots growing from theWe often face a difficult decision when it comes to older teas at this price point. Do they truly offer value? Do they deliver something unique enough to justify the cost? With this tea, we debated for quite some time, first tasting it a couple of years ago. It was a tea that stuck in our memory as something exceptional, and we ultimately felt compelled to snap up the last few remaining cakes. While not inexpensive, we felt it was something we should