Ya Shi Cream, PARU Reserve

"Ya Shi" means "duck shit" and refers to a dancong or twisted-style oolong cleverly named by the original farmer to help protect it from being replicated by competitors. Known for its prominent floral and almond-like tasting notes, the texture of this year's batch is especially tasty and reminds us of butter cookies. Details Origin: Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, China Elevation: 500 m Cultivar: Ya Shi Xiang Artisan: Song Lin Season: Fall / October 2025 Recommended vessel: gaiwan, Yixing teapot, or miniature teapot Ingredient(s): oolong tea Caffeine level: moderate — What is a reserve tea? Reserve teas are teas that are offered in limited quantities due to the availability of the tea itself.