“I got up early this morning to go birding and climbed a lot of big hills. Saw a baby Barred Owl, which was amazing. But now I am exhausted; it’s warm outside but cool in our house; all of these...” Read full tasting note
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Verdant Reserve Club – May
This is a fresh 2013 high elevation spring picking from Fuding, the most famous source for Silver Needle White Tea. Having just returned from Fujian province, we can say that sipping this tea is as close in profile to picking fresh buds right off the tea bushes and eating them. The aroma is that of clover, marshmallows and graham crackers, along with an edge of juicy green apple.
The early steepings taste of fresh dense whipping cream infused with clove, while the texture is thick like vanilla custard. The green elements of the tea come through delicate and sweet like watercress, while the aftertaste is like flaky pastry.
Later steepings get bold and spicy with ginger wasabi notes and a warming sensation. The sweetness is that of agave syrup or the aftertaste of licorice root. The flaky pastry becomes fresh semolina pasta and tart elderberry.
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