Another winner from Yunnan Sourcing. I am drinking the Spring 2023 version of this tea, and find it to be quite nice. It is reminiscent to me of the Spring Pouchong I tried from English Tea Store, but also has its own unique characteristics. Dry leaves are beautifully formed and very much as pictured.
I think the ideal brewing temp might be around 185°, but works very well with the insta-hot water dispenser at my office, which I suppose is around 195°. I notice honeydew melon, (lilac?) florals, and a touch of creamy lemon curd in the flavor. Also pleasant hints of grassiness. I brew western style, first steep 2 min, second steep 3 min, and third steep 4-5 minutes seems to work well with this tea. I notice the flavors seem to pop more on the second steep, so might try adjusting my first steep to get similar results. Awesome tea!
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I might be tasting the grassiness more because I brewed at 195°. Brewing at home at 175°, there was no grassiness present. Like I said, though, to me it is a pleasant grassiness. Not like I am chewing on lawn clippings or something.
Definitely presents some “mineral” qualities too, typical of an oolong rather than a green tea.
I might be tasting the grassiness more because I brewed at 195°. Brewing at home at 175°, there was no grassiness present. Like I said, though, to me it is a pleasant grassiness. Not like I am chewing on lawn clippings or something.
Definitely presents some “mineral” qualities too, typical of an oolong rather than a green tea.