Pretty good hot, or cold. Can be a bit bitter if overdone, the green tea might be on the coarser side of the flavor profile. If it were straight green tea I would not be as enthusiastic, the jasmine really helps. I had this warm on a cold night out of a thermos and it was really quite pleasant, but I wasn’t paying much attention to the tea.
My wife has had this particular tin for years and it holds up well and brews a lovely cup/pot of tea. Still need to try it in a gaiwan.
Nothing to write home about on the palate, light jasmine, green tea, some astringency. Not as bad as bagged tea but I’m not floored. If it is inexpensive and available at our local Asian market I will probably buy more.
It feels like I can serve this to my tea-blind friends and they would marvel that it’s leaves not in a bag, and I can get away with the “authentic Chinese tea” experience. Though for most friends and family I would probably reach for a higher shelf. :)
I’ll update if the need strikes me. This particular go-round I’m enjoying it after mass brewing and icing. I don’t feel like I’m wasting a gem and the taste is quite refreshing.
Flavors: Biting, Floral, Jasmine
