The aesthetic value of this cake alone would make anyone swoon. I opened the wrapper to revale a beautiful downy disk. Long silver furry buds make up this fantastic tea. I brewed it in my gaiwan with slightly hotter water than I would with Bai hao yin zhen. The dry leaves have an intense aroma of stone fruit, honey, and cyprus. I broke a small chunk off and brewed. The taste is almost identical to Silver needle except for the intensity. It has the same honey and hay taste but more in depth. The flavors are brought out and maximized. The dry leaves have the scent of honey, sugar, hay and with a spicy undertone. I can hint at lychee and peppercorn. The aftertaste is phenomenal with a sweetness that lingers long after drinking. Unlike silver needle I’m able to steep this repeatedly with a consistent palatableness. The liquor is light golden copper with hairs lining it. A truly magnificent brew, I only wish I could taste it once it has aged for some time.
Flavors: Hay, Honey, Nectar, Peppercorn, Sugarcane
Mmmm, sounds amazing!
Oh I love it, definitely one of my all time favorites :)