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Spring 2023: A good amount of smoke, some grassiness, strong chestnut notes, and a broth-like feel to this tea. Savory and thick. Quite a bit different from most of the other Yunnan green teas I have sampled on my recent order from Yunnan Sourcing due to the smoke, but it isn’t overbearing or offensive in any way. In fact, the smoke is a contributor to the savory qualities of the tea and can give the impression of bacon or similar flavors. Not my favorite of the bunch, but definitely another nice and worthwhile Yunnan green tea.

Spring 2023: Keemun black tea is a touchstone for me, as it is the first style of tea that I really fell in love with. Over the years I have tried various grades, and I really haven’t found any Keemuns that I don’t like. I’m always looking forward to a cup of this old standby.

In this offering from Yunnan Sourcing, I find that rose is the most prominent note, with some oakiness to back it up, and some hints of dark chocolate. Not super complex, but rather the tea seems more refined, clear, and clean – probably reflective of its higher grade. There is also an oily texture to the tea, which coats the mouth and lingers.

Spring 2023: Dry leaves have a pleasant, sweet, fresh-baked bread type of smell. Steeping western style, I would recommend one minute for the first steep at 175° – 185°. Definitely steep at a lower temperature and a lesser duration because this one does get fairly bitter if over-steeped. Nice balance of fruity, grassy, and nutty tones all coming together to make a fairly complex tea that just feels good and has a nice lasting aftertaste. Almond, green apple, lemon zest, not a small amount of grassy/hay-like notes (none of which I find offensive unless steeped too long), and along with the grassy notes there are some slight hints of spice such as coriander.

Spring 2023: Very similar in taste to the Wild Tree Purple Moonlight White Tea from Jinggu, but I find less of the cannabis notes here. Both are incredible teas. Here you have apricot/grape and sometimes Darjeeling-like fruitiness and lychee florals, set against a cannabis-like bitterness which is intriguing. Pleasant lingering aftertaste.

Spring 2023: Another wonderful green tea from YS! Dry leaf fragrance is awesome, smells almost like an apple pie. Complex flavor with apple sweetness, but also hints of herbs and cinammon, florals, cooked veggies, and a buttery texture. Only drawback is it seems to have a really drying effect on my mouth, so probably wouldn’t pick this to drink every day.

Spring 2023: Lovely winey black tea. Not unlike a good Keemun, with perhaps less orchid/rose florals and with more cinnamon notes. Very fruity with plum and dark grape notes, hints of chocolate, and buttery texture. Yes, this one is a joy to drink!