Gongfu Sipdown (2166)!
It’s been drizzly all day today, which actually kind of feels like the perfect weather for this dancong; almost like a literal interpretation of the phrase water off a duck’s back. The tea is straightforward with almost equal parts grilled plum, sweetgrass, and a mineral nuttiness. The liquor was slick and starchy with a pleasantly plucky kind of astringency in the front of the mouth. Duck Shit has never been a favourite type of oolong for me, but I did really enjoy this session for its fruitier elements and fantastic mouthfeel!
Tea Photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/CrJtF94uH_U/
Third pick is really serving “water off a shiboridashi’s back”.
Song Pairing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_phO0MYRIc