I’ve been on a hong kick, but oolongs are really complex and delicious so a cultivar that is usually made into oolong as a hong is a real delight.
This isn’t quite as complex as the Shui Xian cake I’ve been drinking as of late but man is it still really good! Classic black tea notes, woody, a little sweet, and forgiving on brew times and ratio. Can’t beat it for the price. For the cost of one Starbucks coffee (not even a fancy one) I have 25g of great tea to brew around with.
The Shui Xian — is that the black cake of the black & white drop?
Yes!