“Eh, this black was just okay. Plenty malty and decent flavour, but honestly, I should probably stick to blacks that have chocolate as a flavour descriptor, since that’s my preference.” Read full tasting note
“(Gaiwan, 5 second first infusion, +5/10 sec ff, 12 steeps total) Dry leaves are sweet – prune, cocoa, vanilla, and something bright (not quite citrus, maybe dried cherry?). Wet leaves add touch of...” Read full tasting note
Jin Guanyin is better known as a juicy and floral oolong tea, originally produced by grafting Huang Jin Gui onto Tieguanyin root stock. Though Huang Jin Gui and Tieguanyin are both most famous as Anxi varietals, the combined Jin Guanyin cultivar planted in Wuyi becomes something new and takes on the rocky minerality of the region’s terroir. The florals in this compelling and unique black tea are tempered by a savory finish from the Li Family’s expert Xiao Zhong processing techniques.
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