Now on to Crimson Lotus 2016 line up, hahah. Hittin all those vendors!
I love the packaging of his samples. The amount of tea is very minuscule, but the packaging is clever and aesthetic. The leaves are very dark and tightly compressed in small chaotic knots (no where near as tight as xiaguan). The small dark green tendrils give off a very sweet and green scent. I pick up some smoke and oak with a nice cooked green musk lingering off the leaves. I warm up my teapot and place a few bits inside. The scent mixes well and develops into a roasted green aroma. The scent is pungent, smokey, and strong. I can detect a slight sweetness in the background. I washed the leaves and prepared for brewing. The character begins sweet. I note a little bit of char and roast. The carries a strong green vegetal base. The brew stands in this similar fashion throughout the brewing. I noted a few steeps that were sour, and the leaves seemed a little mushy. I could note a faint huigan, but the sensation disappeared quickly. I didn’t pick up on any qi. The wasn’t too tasty, and it really isn’t something for me. I have one session left, so I will revisit in a few weeks.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BK0qgIvAS4I/?taken-by=haveteawilltravel&hl=en
Flavors: Bitter, Char, Green, Roasted, Smoke, Sweet
There should have been 20 grams in your sample. Did your sample have less than that?
as above ^ I did 10g sessions, for my pot is large. I have 10gs left.