Spring 2023 batch.
Prepared in my Jian Shui gaiwan, and served in my porcelain tea cup via my glass cha hai. Filtered Santa Monica municipal water just off the boil throughout.
Fine, soft, black/gold lightly twisted strands brew up into a dark orange silky liquor.
Lightly fruity/floral aroma is mild but pleasant.
Fairly dry, linear, earthy with hints of cocoa-nibs and a lingering bread-like sweetness. Delicate minerality and the faintest astringency if pushed. Lasts for many infusions without losing much character or developing off notes.
Refined, but more inoffensive than luxurious. I’ll enjoy my small bag, but don’t feel the need to stock up.
Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C
0 min, 15 sec
3 tsp
5 OZ / 150 ML
