I have small “mushrooms” of shu. I got them as sample of “not great shus” from Donatzsky from r/tea year and something ago.
I decided to brew one of them today, grandpa; boiling water. Quite a boring preparation method, but I was craving for some dark, bold tea.
Honestly… It wasn’t that bad at all. I have expected something completely foul and undrinkable.
It was earthy, wet woody, but drinkable. Somehow…