“This has been a tricky tea for me. It has very strong spicy flavor and astringency that can easily overpower the lighter floral notes. But when I get it just right, like tonight’s infusion, it is...” Read full tasting note
Da Wu Ye in literal translation is Big Dark Leaf, one of the 2 main varietals of Phoenix Oolong Tea named after its dark blue green leaf color. This tree is about 70 years old. Its personality is rather unstable, under the right climate condition, it can be almond aroma or ginger flower fragrance. Ginger flower fragrance is the most difficult to produce among all fragrances. This 2009 batch is neither almond nor ginger flower, it reminds me of Azealia after a Spring shower in the morning.
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