Free sample. Yay. They have the best packaging and labeling. Cute little packages, great info on their stickers. I had tried this 4 months ago and thought I’d revisit it again. This TGY comes from Lishan and is baked slowly over a soft fire, fermentation 100%.
It’s rolled into little balls, but not perfect but twisted. The balls are dark brownish green, roasted, dry… Smells good, it reminds me of when I open up a new packet of roasted nori. Once wet, my lid smelled toasty, vegetal, floral, baked bread, sweetness, fruity. The liquor is a gold color.
Smooth taste, but slightly but pleasant astringent finish. Toasty, baked bread notes, sweetness from raisins or dried fruits, generally fruity, stonefruits, umami notes, vegetal and some subtle floral notes. It’s rich and soothing. The toastiness is really nice. More and more I’m finding that I prefer the roasted oolongs over the green. It’s more comforting overall, especially on cold days or in the evenings.
Yixing teapot, 7g, 212°F, 110ml, quick rinse, 8 steeps: 25s, 35s, 45s, 55s, 65s, 75s, 85s, 120s
Flavors: Astringent, Bread, Floral, Fruity, Honey, Roasted, Smoke, Stonefruit, Toast
