Fixing to spend some money on young sheng samples. Like 160g of them for $54, 33 cents a gram which doesn't seem like a bad deal for samples. Is this a good selection of their budget teas? I am trying to get a sense of the different teas they sell from different areas without getting into the old tree or single tree cakes that cost a lot more. What do y'all think?
This is the oldest tea I have consumed. It seems like a good example of tuocha aging though. Stored by Taishunhe, sold by Quiche Teas.
This is a very powerful tea that knocks my socks off at this ratio (10.6g/150ml). First steeps are giving cranberry juice, storage aroma (old book/chenxiang), a little smokiness.
Gives way to smoother steeps after around 600ml (4 steeps or so) and won't twist your stomach quite as much as the earlier ones. You get mellow tea bite, a bit of returning cranberry-like sweet tartness. Vibes of golden raisins on the aftertaste.
This tea gives me a good amount of energy and a relaxed feel. Would recommend.
left to right in case text is small: 2025 oriole, 2025 echols, 2025 fox down, 2025 blood moon, 2025 airing the linens, 2025 blossom SX.
Have only ever had Blossom SX before (was great in the yancha sampler from the tea club) but I was interested in trying some of the hybrid and roasted teas so I hope I picked some good ones to try. The pink gaiwan is so beautiful, it may be my new favorite brewing tool. Cheers!