“Alright, I’m posting one more review before signing off for the day. Like the last couple I have posted, this one is for another of my recent sipdowns. By the time I got around to trying this tea,...” Read full tasting note
“A thoroughly enjoyable black tea from What-Cha. Brewed gong-fu style. Started at 90C as recommended, but cranked the temperature up to 95C from second infusion on. Got seven solid infusions out of...” Read full tasting note
“This was a treat from Eelong…luscious thick leaves that were at least half a hamster long (no, I don’t know why I chose that unit of measurement, but that was my first impression and I’m sticking...” Read full tasting note
A complex wild growing purple varietal black tea which has been lightly roasted, possessing an incredibly smooth texture with a sweet fruity taste of dark berries. Evocative of the finest Taiwanese black teas.
Tasting Notes:
- Very smooth texture
- Complex sweet fruity taste with dark berry notes
Harvest: Spring, March 2019
Altitude: 2,000m
Cultivar: Ye Sheng (var. Assamica)
Origin: Feng Qing, Lincang, Yunnan Province, China
Sourced: Specialist Yunnan tea wholesaler
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 2-3 minutes
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag
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