“Free sample from What Cha. Yay. I didn’t take any notes that day. I did something I normally do not do, and I didn’t weigh it. I just put the whole sample in the gaiwan. I had it a few days ago…...” Read full tasting note
“This tea came as a sample from Alistair in my last order. I must admit this tea surprised me with the floral notes. It’ll probably be in my next order!” Read full tasting note
“It’s funny because this review starts off by saying something along the lines of “I may have gone a bit overboard when ordering teas this past Black Friday”. Except, this past Black Friday I...” Read full tasting note
“The most interesting aspect of this Gui Fei is definitely its smell. It is very invigorating, sweet and fruity. I could identify hintsof honey, peach, apricot, cloves, nectarine, faint nutmeg and...” Read full tasting note
A highly aromatic oolong with a wonderfully sweet honey aroma and taste accompanied by citrus fruit notes of orange blossoms and peach.
Gui Fei is notable as it requires the leaf to be nibbled by leafhoppers just like Oriental Beauty. The tea plant responds by releasing more polyphenols into the leaves, resulting in added sweetness and complexity in the tea.
Tasting Notes:
- No bitterness or astringency
- Smooth texture
- Sweet honey aroma
- Sweet honey taste with citrus fruit notes of orange blossoms and peach
Origin: Phuc Tho, Lam Ha, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam
Cultivar: Jin Xuan
Oxidisation: Medium
Roast: Low
Altitude: 1,000m
Sourced: Direct from the producer
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F
- Use 1 teaspoon per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 1-2 minutes
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