When I was preparing my gongfu tea — see my previous note of White Peony by Teawala; I was asked if I could prepare in a teapot.
Because it would be rude to say no, I decided to make this one, which is almost sipped down. I think I have last session left in the tin.
Sadly, tea in the tin is now much worse than the rest of the tin. There are only a little of buds now, and more of the bigger leaves, but sadly a bit crushed.
I prepared it in the pot, as I wrote before, and I used 5 grams. It’s recommended to use 70°C water, I did 80°C and it doesn’t seem it was a bad idea.
This one, compared to the second white tea is much more hay-like, though still very fresh hay. But I assume it is because it is much longer opened and stored in the tin (more than a year), but still very refreshing and flavourful. The aroma reminded me a hot summer day in the meadows with haybales around.
Definitely a good tea for hot days; but as usual, the tin quantity was a little too much for me. I would buy it again, but in pouch.
I just checked out and the pouch is same qty as in tin. Whoops. I guess I need to drink those 55 grams faster ;)
Note: I received Tielka teas, included in this (and following) tasting notes, free of charge in exchange for a tasting note. I will do my best to remain unbiased, but of course, I am very grateful for this opportunity.
