“As promised, I came back to this tea in order to examine it in greater detail after being very impressed by it during an impromptu evening session. I brewed this tea gong-fu style, this time using...” Read full tasting note
A smooth green tea with a sweet taste and lightly roasted vegetal notes.
The sunny winter period this year tricked the tea plants into producing fresh leaves before the usual Spring harvest, resulting in a very rare pre-Spring harvest I have named ‘Faux Spring’.
Tasting Notes:
- Fresh floral aroma
- Sweet with lightly roasted vegetal notes
- Very smooth
Harvest: Spring, 6th March 2021
Origin: San Xia, Taipei county, Taiwan
Altitude: 300-400m
Farmer: Mr. Lee
Sourced: Specialist Taiwanese wholesaler
Cultivar: Qing Xin Gan Zhi
Picking: Hand
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 70°C/158°F
- Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 60-90 seconds
Packaging: Non-resealable vacuum-sealed bag packaged in Taiwan
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