Another incredible offering from Verdant. I have rinsed the leaves and the first steeping was quick. Maybe a minute or less. I am getting a Redwood forest taste if such a thing exists. It is smooth and luscious. I think I am getting a numbing sensation in my mouth. I am moaning with each sip. My opinion so far is to buy the whole brick if possible. Is that camphor description I read about leading to the numbing? This tea is beautiful. It is making my body glow. I am only on the first steeping. Where will this tea take me? The second steep is stronger. When I was pouring it out of the dark brown Yixing I had to admire the beautiful color of the liquor. This cup is darker. Stronger. More aromatic. The numbing more intense. I think this is the tea that you would want if you could have no other. I am at a loss for words….
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Thanks Charles!
What a great tasting note and experience that you captured. That camphor, numbing sensation is absolutely seductive (to me anyways). It is perhaps my favorite direction for a shu pu’er to go. I get that sensation from the Yiwu brick, and from a new brick I just got in that hasn’t gone up yet. The name literally translates to “The Star of Bulang.” I think some may have to be sent your way in the future.
Your notes are always appreciated, and thoroughly enjoyed!
Best Wishes,
David
OMG
I think I am seeing elephants. LOL
It was delicious!
Very….
Thanks Charles!
What a great tasting note and experience that you captured. That camphor, numbing sensation is absolutely seductive (to me anyways). It is perhaps my favorite direction for a shu pu’er to go. I get that sensation from the Yiwu brick, and from a new brick I just got in that hasn’t gone up yet. The name literally translates to “The Star of Bulang.” I think some may have to be sent your way in the future.
Your notes are always appreciated, and thoroughly enjoyed!
Best Wishes,
David
David thank you for having these beautiful teas….