A lightly oxidized oolong with vibrant green color, tightly rolled up large leaves. The liquor is very pale yellow, aromatic, smells similar to TGY. It’s kind of like a lightly oxidized TGY but without the sour kick and the floral is there but it’s really light. There is no sharpness or pull on the inner cheeks nor would I call it buttery. Hard to describe.
It’s fresh, crisp and bright, not slick but yet it’s warm, silky, smooth. Sheesh, I feel like I’m going in circles trying to describe this lol… But I really like it. (I haven’t had much ben shan, and this is a good one. Their site does not specifically say it’s ben shan though.) Well-balanced, snappy with delicate orchid notes. This would be nice when I feel like a TGY flavor but may need something a little easier on my stomach if it’s particularly sensitive that day. I think this would make a great daily tea.
5g, 110ml, 195°F, rinse, 7 steeps, rinse, 25s, 35s, 45s, 55s, 1m5s, 1m15s, 1m25s
Flavors: Floral, Honeysuckle, Smooth, Vegetal
