I decided to try another second flush, this time from this year. The leaves looked much the same as the 2013 second flush: small, thin, and short in shades of brown. The smell was fruity and maybe a little oaky? The liquor was a similar amber color. The tea did taste somewhat different. It was less sweet grape with a more mineral quality to it and was much more astringent. I preferred the 2013 to this one. (not that this one was bad at all!)
Flavors: Grapes, Mineral
Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C
3 min, 30 sec
1 tsp
8 OZ / 236 ML
