Huǒ Qīng Zhū Chá, 火青珠茶, Huoqingzhu Tea (Gunpowder Green Tea)
Spring, 2021; C. sinensis var. quntijong(?); Yongxi, Jingxian, Anhui; bud and two leaves, gunpowder green tea process, produced by Hu Chuansi; 700m; #TodaysTea, #今天的茶, #JīnTiāndeChá.
Infusion: 3g in 150ml for 15-20sec@70-75deg. C
Dry Leaf Aroma: backed biscuits, pale malt, warm;
Wet Leaf Aroma: vegetal, steamed green vegetables, cooked lima beans;
Liquor: pale yellow colour, with a faint snow pea and green grape aroma;
Mouthfeel: moderate texture, mildly peppery, light bitterness and astringency, followed by a lingering sweetness and fresh feeling.