Picked this up during Verdant’s Black Friday sale. I wanted their High Elevation Mi Lan Xiang which was pretty epic, but since it was out of stock I ended up buying this one instead. Later I realized that I had purchased this tea once before but forgot since I didn’t get around to leaving a tasting note. That’ll teach me not to be lazy about writing. Anyways, after tasting it I remembered why this wasn’t so memorable.
As far as Mi Lan Xiangs go, this one is very average. It’s got the usual honey profile with occasional hints of narcissus flowers and a bit of fruitiness. The roasting is just enough to bring out the warmth and sweetness without adding any char. Flash steeping prevents bitterness and carried me through about 6-7 steeps before I had to add time.
My problem with this tea is the lack of any standout qualities. It’s missing those wonderful peachy and fruit flavors that I love in a good Mi Lan Xiang. Although the flavor does change through steeps, it’s mostly one-dimensional. It’s comparable to Yunnan Sourcing’s entry-level Mi Lan but with a lighter roast. With Dan Congs at least, it seems you get what you pay for.
Flavors: Fruity, Honey, Narcissus
