6g / 220ml zhuni yixing
1m/2m/3m @ 85C
AH how i missed this flavour! Not really a breakfasttea for me. I prefer a tea with a bit more briskness/astringency in the morning. Something that really packs a punch! I feel i really have to start exploring assam teas for this purpose. Pretty much never tried assam varieties.
first cup: Brownish golden with a heavy maltiness and sweetness. There is lots of honey and ripe fruit in there.
Since i usually do consequtive steepings to prevent cooloing of the leaf with yunnan blacks second and third steeping is mixed in a pitcher.
This tea in particular turns earthy/woody if leaf is allowed to cool.
second/third cup: Now there is a hint of astringancy with less sweetness than the first cup. Still a strong malty flavour mixed with dried fruit. Perhaps now more citrus fruit.
Next time i will use a cup for all steepings to avoid mixing. Or perhaps mix all three steepings to even out the flavour more.
All in all a superb tea!
And the dry leaf is among the most beutiful ivé ever seen. long straight golden needles, none broken.
I’ve really been enjoying the teas I’ve gotten from YS!
:)