Tea provided by Teavivre for review
To compare flavours, I short steeped Teavivre’s Premium Dragon Well and the sample they sent me of the Superfine version.
Starting on the second steep to sip (I didn’t want to sip from the weaker first steep), there’s a clear difference on my palate. The superfine version tasted much more vibrant, buttery, vegetal and had a creamier mouth feel.
The third steep tasted much the same. While still enjoyable, the premium version seemed weaker and had a flat taste.
Overall I enjoyed the superfine version over premium. I never noticed the nuances between the two until I had this side-by-side comparison. Usually I drink the premium version with a single long steep, and that yields a much more bold flavour. It’s also more economical of course. I think when choosing between the different types of Dragon Well sold by Teavivre, personal taste and budget preferences determine the most suitable tea. I’ve tasted their cheapest, “regular” Dragon Well and the premium version is still much better than that. Personally I like the premium version for my common green tea drink, especially if I don’t have the time to sit down and enjoy gongfu style. After this last round of tasting samples for Teavivre, I’m seriously reconsidering just getting superfine version next time. It’s slightly more expensive but much more satisfying.
