Getting a bit of mineral flavor, which I think is an effect of the roasting. I agree with Sonofabrat there’s something oolong-ish about this tea; it’s on the darker side for a green tea and tastes quite robust, with the vegetal notes at a minimum. If I’m going to drink plain green, this is the style I like, so I am very happy with this sample. Shan Valley’s other green samples were quite good too, but I think they planned them with the idea that this one would be the strongest and most toasted, the first flush would be the greenest (as in most raw and most vegetal) and the valley tea would be the middle ground between the two.
Preparation
3 tsp
8 OZ / 236 ML
