“Starts off with a great mouthfeel, very viscous, rolls around. It feels on my tongue like what I used to call a ‘sea cucumber’ toy felt in my hand. Unfortunately I can’t find a picture online of...” Read full tasting note
“Hey there Steepster folks, I am back after a short break caused by a great deal of travelling and basically being away from home for about two months, visiting Orange (California), Zurich and other...” Read full tasting note
“Kelp-y. It was good company for a few hours of music appreciation. I’m afraid I paid more attention to the music than to the tea. That’s not always a bad thing. That means it was smooth. Better...” Read full tasting note
“Not on the website yet, but its the same as last years, a blend of different sized trees from Jingmai, same trees as the 2008 maocha. Perfect example of puerh je ne sais quois. It has young floral...” Read full tasting note
The old growth tea forests of Jingmai ( pronounced ‘jing my’ ) are nothing short of idyllic. These ancient forests border Burma and hide smuggler trade routes still in use today. The biodiversity of the region and the nearly untainted old world methods and rituals of tea cultivation and harvesting make this area unique among world tea production. Large tea trees planted before Columbus discovered the Americas are commonplace.
This blend is single region pure Jingmai big tree material. In Jingmai they refer to trees in terms of size rather than age. They have 3 main sizes of trees that fall into their big tree category. This is a blend of all three.
We named this tea Midas Touch because of the processing skill used to create this tea has turned the leaf into gold. This tea is strong despite the young age. The aroma is thick with floral notes and hints of honey sweetness. The thick body produces saliva with some astringency and minimal bitterness. The flavor is smooth and slightly vegetal. This tea brews both gentle and strong at the same time. It is very energetic with a long aftertaste. It can surprise you. Stick this on a shelf for 10 years and you will have a truly amazing tea!
Prefecture: Simao
Elevation: 1300+ m
Wood Fired
Hand Rolled
Indoor Sun Dried
Hand Blended
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