“Today I short steeped this three times. Overall it had a light, mellow, refreshing quality and a “typical” black tea flavour. Normally I prepare this western style, which is better for a stronger...” Read full tasting note
“Back log, received as a sample. Reminded me of a taiwanese hong yue(tai cha #18) but less complex and less sweetness. Basically a poorman’s red jade.” Read full tasting note
“Similar to Taiwanese black tea, this tea is smooth and sweet with no astringency. A bit of fruit comes through in the sip (but it is rather subtle). Very nice small dark leaves and all seem to be...” Read full tasting note
High mountain tea grow at 2000 meters on Ai Lao Shan in Zhenyuan area of Simao. Picked and processed only from the first flush of spring this black tea is lightly oxidized and processed similiar to Taiwanese black tea or Wu Yi Rock tea. There is a still a greenish tinge left to the leaves! The brewed tea is rich and thick with hints of dried Longan fruit with a protracted mouth feeling!
Mid-March 2012 harvest!
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