Vladimir G. | 30/11/-0001 |
I didn't really like it, but it's a matter of taste |
NN | 30/11/-0001 |
I agree with Daniel that this has characteristics reminiscent of a dan cong. There is an excellent balance of spicy-sweet notes with floral overtones that ooze out of the dry leaf and infuse the cup for the first few steeps. I actually like to over-steep this tea at the end, because it brings out a fresh pine note that I really like. The tea can be a little gripping on the tongue, but it does not impart bitterness, if anything it adds a nice brisk and crisp finish to an otherwise floral and sweet tea. I also get some mineral undertones in the aftertaste of the tea. It comes out in the aftertaste, once the sweetness has subsided. I had last year's Imperial Grade Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong, which was almost the same tea, except it had less floral notes and more fruity (lemon and grannysmith apple). I think this one is even better than the Imperial grade, but that's just a matter of personal preference. |