“I wasn’t entirely sure how to classify this tea when adding it to the steepster database: The bag says oolong, and iirc the menu at the shop did too, but the webpage for it claims it’s a white tea,...” Read full tasting note
Harvested from Purple tea leaves in Pinglin by Buddhist monks. This experimental tea is a departure from other White Teas, in taste and character; it speaks in cracked black pepper and whispers of sea grass. For all its boldness, its finish is light and readying. This tea is like Salvador Dali, a perfect piece for conversation, and aperitif.
Origin : Pinglin Distric, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Tea maker : Monks
Cultivar : Zi Ya cultivar
Elevation : 750 meters
Oxidation : 20%
Roast : Light
Flavor Profile : Black peppercorn, sea grass, sundried tomatos
Mouth feel : Savory, light finish, complex
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