Well this one is quite unique! I was expecting the typical Shui Xian profile when I tasted it, but instead was greeted with a more Taiwanese oolong flavor! According to the website, this one is still made with the Shui Xian cultivar, but is made in southern Fujian province near Anxi instead of in the north where Wuyi sits. I could get used to this one! Will have to buy more and sample the “traditional” version as well. This tea is like a hybrid between a Taiwanese oolong and a Dan Cong.
Great price to quality ratio at about $0.41/g. No sweetness, bitterness, or astringency. Buttery mouthfeel with a pleasantly sour aftertaste.
Flavors: Butter, Floral, Pleasantly Sour, Roasty
