This is an uncomplicated tea with an invigorating and mind numbing cha qi. It would appeal to anyone who likes floral pu-erh I think. Between the two sessions I’ve had with the tea, I liked the one in which I brewed it more aggressively. The tea benefitted from a more pungent profile and a resulting long-lasting floral bitterness that ensued.
In the dry leaf aroma, there are notes of caramel, cinnamon, flowers, and cake. After the rinse, it is a much more foresty affair with hints of moss, but also grapes and coffee.
The tea has a medium body, a grating texture that’s a bit like that of carbonated water and a numbing mouthfeel. It tastes quite sweet and floral throughout the session. Early on, it is also quite citrusy with distinct umami notes like mussels and lichen. Other flavours include kale, pear, sweet grass, and lavender.
Flavors: Caramel, Cinnamon, Citrusy, Coffee, Floral, Flowers, Forest Floor, Grapes, Honey, Kale, Lavender, Moss, Pear, Sour, Spices, Sweet, Warm Grass, Umami, Vegetal
