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“I have found this tea to be a bit of a chameleon. I’ve had 5 sessions, or something like 50 small cups, yet when I review my notes they vary tremendously. My current session is has been very...” Read full tasting note
2008 Xiaguan FT Nan Zhao Round Cake Raw 454g
This Nan Zhao Round Cake is composed of a blend of premium blended material from 2006 and 2007. There is a balanced flavor present and a full thick textured brew that soothes the mouth and throat. This particular cake was an extremely limited production.
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Dragon Tea HouseI have found this tea to be a bit of a chameleon. I’ve had 5 sessions, or something like 50 small cups, yet when I review my notes they vary tremendously. My current session is has been very woody and smoky, but in prior sessions I have notes of fruit and in others bitterness. One theme is that I’ve enjoyed the steeps at higher temperatures, which seems to bring out the fruit without adding bitterness.
One consistent theme has been a certain amount of coarseness. This is not a delicate or smooth tea, although it does become softer after half a dozen steeps. There is quite a bit of astringency. Also, although various sessions have varied flavors, any given cup is relatively straightforward. This would be a decent everyday sheng, but I didn’t find it to be special.
Thanks to the friend who shared the tea with me.
