Using slightly under 8g for 120ml gaiwan. Flash rinse followed by 5s steep, +5s each infusion.
Product page: https://www.farmer-leaf.com/products/autumn-2019-lao-man-e
Warmed leaf smells like grape and grapefruit. Rinsed leaf smells like flowers and bitterness.
(Starting the session, getting used to the site). Just rinsed, letting the leaves rehydrate before doing the first steep
First steep is really good. Long lasting taste. Hint of bitterness that appears in the end.
I’m surprised that this first steep is so strong, the tea is already awake!
The second steep is fruitier. It reminds me of their flagship tea, the Jingmai Gulan. The sample has been well rested. Very enjoyable.
The leaves themselves are sturdy and good quality. I wish this was a cake instead of a sample.
Nice qi as well.
I have a cake of KingTeaMall’s LME and this one seems nicer. I think it is the “sweet” variety, compared to KTM’s bitter version.
The fifth steep is still going strong. There is a very strong cooling sensation on my tongue. The tea is very drying as well. I feel a little spacey by now.
Really great LME. The aftertaste lingers for so long. Great longevity!
Flavors: Grapefruit, Grapes
