2007 Xiaguan Yi Ji Raw Pu Erh Tuocha Tea

Two decades of aging have transformed this Xiaguan Yi Ji Tuocha into a smooth, sweet raw pu erh with a gently smoky character. This 100g tuocha offers an approachable expression of aged Xiaguan tea, where once-aggressive smoke has softened beautifully and blended into the tea’s natural sweetness.

For those already familiar with Xiaguan, this tea offers a softer, sweeter take on the smoky character associated with the golden-standard Jia Ji tuocha. For beginners, it is a highly accessible introduction to the smoky Xiaguan profile.

Taste & Aroma

Wrapped in brown paper, this tuocha has a moderately tight compression. The dry leaves have an oily 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 gently smoky, with hardly any bitterness and only a very mild astringency.

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” 一级, 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, an aged Yi Ji tuocha is a rare find today.