“This is another tea I got in the red tea sample pack from Jing Teas. I also wanted to mention that their customer service people were very nice; all of my e-mails with questions abut shipping and...” Read full tasting note
“With a name like Yixing Hong Cha I expected to do this gongfu style. Unfortunately I don’t have a yixing teapot dedicated to black teas, so I will use a gaiwan. Drinking from the first steep, I...” Read full tasting note
“This is one of my go to, every day favorites. Nutty and complex, just as they say, but also kind of “sturdy”. I get rather ridiculous, if a tea is too wonderful (and too expensive), I just don’t...” Read full tasting note
Origine : Yi Xing, Jiang Su Province
Harvesting: Spring 2011
Plantation attitude : About 250 meters above sea level
Tea varietals : Xiao Ye Zhong
Grade : AA
Weight : 100gr/3.53oz
Dry leaves appearance : The leaves are thin and curly. The black color leaves show a shiny hint.
Fragrance : The leaves offer nutty and a sweet nature fragrance.
Liquor : The liquor holds a rich reddish color with good clarity. The smooth texture is thick and oily.
Taste : The thick liquor has a pure taste and yet complex; one side presents a sweet and soft taste combined with a delicate floral flavor on the back. The other side shows a slight “wild” impression that brings out a subtle spice kick to the pallet.
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