I decided to do the full mystery box thing this evening, and just chose a packet at random. This was the one that came up. Funny, because if I had selected one to try, this is probably what I would have selected. Fate?
I can understand the reference to cane (sugar?) though I would call the dominant flavor straw. There is a pleasant sweetness riding on top of the straw, which reminds me of sugar cane. As the cup cooled, the flavors became stronger, and more woody. The nose is very light, almost non-existent, though if I strain I can detect a bit of grapefruit. The flavor isn’t powerful, but is sufficient. It feels very full in the mouth but with an acidity that I found refreshing. Good, very long finish. As the tea cooled, it seemed to become more powerful, although that may be an interaction with the finish. I would say the flavor is interesting, but not complex.
There is a powerful cha qi, which is just perfect for sitting around on a Saturday night. The combination of the cha qi and the long finish encourages me to just sit and enjoy the experience.
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Thanks for the review Dr Jim!:) Its actually called ‘Cane Tea’ because of the way the trees are grown;
“These trees are shaped using a special technique that trims off all the excessive sub-branches and bigger leaves, leaving only two fresh tea buds per branch. Over many centuries of painstaking care by the local tribes, the branches have grown long and slender, similar to the shape of cane”
There’s more information available here; http://www.wymmtea.com/shop/mangnuo-cane-tea-raw-pu-erh-from-ancient-tea-tree-2014-early-spring
Thanks for the review Dr Jim!:) Its actually called ‘Cane Tea’ because of the way the trees are grown;
“These trees are shaped using a special technique that trims off all the excessive sub-branches and bigger leaves, leaving only two fresh tea buds per branch. Over many centuries of painstaking care by the local tribes, the branches have grown long and slender, similar to the shape of cane”
There’s more information available here; http://www.wymmtea.com/shop/mangnuo-cane-tea-raw-pu-erh-from-ancient-tea-tree-2014-early-spring