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“This one gave me a wonderful surprise toward the end that I hope repeats on subsequent tries. I used a gaiwan 1Tbsp/190°/30/60/90. The dry nose had a bit of fresh mown grass to it, but the first...” Read full tasting note
Tender shoots from Darjeeling are prized for their briskness and complexity. This rare, white tea is harvested in small batches during the first days of the Spring, giving it all of Darjeeling’s highly coveted, first-flush character. The resulting cup is delicate and citrusy. Distinct aromas of anise and lemon are finished with a sweet palate hinting of wintermelon…
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This one gave me a wonderful surprise toward the end that I hope repeats on subsequent tries. I used a gaiwan 1Tbsp/190°/30/60/90. The dry nose had a bit of fresh mown grass to it, but the first wet odor struck me as seaweed, but also lightly toasted, and with something sweet in the background (raisins maybe? or apricot?). The brew was very pale (did I understeep?), just barely sweet, and with a soft lingering finish. Second steep was slightly darker, not sweet and just a bit tannic, but still has some apricot in there somewhere. The final steep threw me for a loop when I came over a bit lemony. No idea where that came from, but it sure was nice.
Flavors: Apricot, Freshly Cut Grass, Lemon, Seaweed, Toasty
