Really cool wrapper on this cake! This sheng is on the light and sweet side, with notes of moss, linen, straw, hay, and floral. I found it quite gentle with a thick mouth feel. A nice light bit of dryness and bitterness that many pu newbies would like.
2015 Pin is quite different compared to 2015 2Late or Poundcake as it’s lighter. I got this tea with November 2015 White2tea club, and it says to try this cake again in a few months once the excess water in it goes away. That said, these tasting notes may change.
Full review on Oolong Owl http://oolongowl.com/november-white2tea-club-2015-pin-tea-review/
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I found that this tea was a bit bitter using my usual steeping parameters. I’m going to try sometime later with 85C water.
Checking, you leafed less and did a lower temp (194f). I’m thinking your steeps were much longer than mine. Or very well could be I’m getting used to bitter sheng.
Maybe it has slight bitterness but I almost haven’t noticed.
I found that this tea was a bit bitter using my usual steeping parameters. I’m going to try sometime later with 85C water.
Checking, you leafed less and did a lower temp (194f). I’m thinking your steeps were much longer than mine. Or very well could be I’m getting used to bitter sheng.
Maybe it has slight bitterness but I almost haven’t noticed.