I love this tea. It's smooth and buttery and holds up to multiple infusions without getting bitter. It's my go to green that I always keep around. This version of the "Cloud and Mist" style tea from Yunnan Sourcing is the best I've tried.

one of my favorite teas!

A very good green tea, not as pungent and delicate as the imperial version, but in terms of the price/quality ratio they are comparable. The dry leaf smells of chestnut, seaweed with a hint of sweet (maybe vanilla) aroma. Wet leaf has more of a beef broth smell, complemented by some fresh grassiness in the background. The taste has a mix of brothy, vegetal, mildly bitter and surprisingly also fruity (strawberries) notes. My favourite steep is probably the third, because of the thicker texture, cooling aftertaste and a bit more astringency. Taste-wise, it is not extraordinary, but definitely a pleasant savoury drink with sour and fruity undertones. In fact, this infusion somehow resembles a brighter version of Dong Ding oolong. I know it sounds strange, and maybe I am just imagining it, but that’s what came to my mind now.

This is by far my favourite Chinese green tea that I have had so far. Full flavoured, nutty, spinachy, with some sweetness. Its very forgiving with brewing perimeters, standing up very well in a gaiwan but is also equally happy grandpa style without becoming overly bitter. I haven't tried the imperial grade yet to compare, but my next order will have some of that and a whole lot of this one.

This tea has a fullness to it that I find many green teas to be lacking. I do enjoy light green teas but prefer the rich base note balance. There are many layers of flavor going on here with an excellent mouth and throat feel and a clean energizing effect.