What a really pleasant and relaxing tea. Anything rose takes me back to Poland for whatever reason, and I really smelled that here. Was looking for dill since that’s mentioned in in past years’ tasting notes, but tasted more cucumber and melon. Brewed gong fu style, good for many steepings. 15s + 5s at 85°C. Messed with the temperature a little bit, seems like a lower temperature (80-85°C) yielded a more floral taste while a higher one (85-96°C) made it taste more herbaceous, though this requires more sessions to confirm! Also, I used my gaiwan for the first time! Accidentally let some leaves through during a pour and scalded my finger but you know, I’ll learn.
Flavors: Cucumber, Floral, Herbs, Melon, Rose, Sweet
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This one was not my kind of tea, so I’m happy to see reviews from people who enjoy it!
What are some white teas that you enjoy? Just from a quick search I see that you like silver needle which I’d like to try. Thanks for the welcome btw :)
Silver needles from many tea-producing countries and Taiwanese Ruby 18 whites but those both tend to be expensive. Baimudan, Moonlight White, Shoumei, Gongmei – I’ve never had a white I didn’t enjoy (even this one has some interesting qualities) though I don’t reach for them often.
This one was not my kind of tea, so I’m happy to see reviews from people who enjoy it!
What are some white teas that you enjoy? Just from a quick search I see that you like silver needle which I’d like to try. Thanks for the welcome btw :)
Silver needles from many tea-producing countries and Taiwanese Ruby 18 whites but those both tend to be expensive. Baimudan, Moonlight White, Shoumei, Gongmei – I’ve never had a white I didn’t enjoy (even this one has some interesting qualities) though I don’t reach for them often.