2005 Zouji 7671 brick

Name of the product: 2005 Zouji 7671 brick

Year: 2005

Producer: Yunnan Tea Garden Group Shareholding Co., Ltd

Material:  plantation and some older tea trees

Area: part of the tea blend consists of Menghai material

Type: raw

Weight: 250 +/- grams

Storage: initially, Guangzhou dry storage, now in Kunming for one year

(2005 Zouji 7671 brick)

About Factory

Famous Pu’er tea expert Zou Jia Ju founded Zouji Pu’er Tea, which Yunnan Yongxin Tea officially launched as a brand in 2006.

Zou Jiaju served as the general manager of Yunnan Tea Garden Group Co., Ltd., during which he supervised the production of the first batch of “Zouji Pu’er” products, laying the technical foundation of the brand.

The brand currently focuses primarily on producing Shu Pu’er tea. And they promote it as the “healthiest” option for tea drinkers.

The Tea

The tea brick is made from a blend of different leaf grades—primarily 7th grade leaves, along with some finer, smaller grades and a few buds.

This tea still has ageing potential.

Tasting notes

This tea has a woody, tobacco-like aroma with a honeyed sweetness in both scent and flavour.

It also offers a thick, almost creamy mouthfeel, complemented by a mouthwatering, sweet huigan and a lingering aftertaste that stays in the mouth and throat.

Bitterness is low—unless you push it—while astringency ranges from medium to high, depending on how you brew the tea.

About old teas: usually, the wrappers have holes since they are bug-bitten. You may also find tea oil stains. 

Commonly, the paper disintegrates over time. And dust appears between the cake and the wrapper. The dust could also be from the bamboo wrapper. You can remove this dust by blowing it out. The easiest way is to brush it off.

Also, note that there might be hair, tea pods and tiny stones/rocks. 

Please consider this before purchasing old compressed Pu’er teas!