C. sinensis var. blended varieties; Menglian, Pu’er City, Yunnan, 1400-1800m; Autumn 2020, bud and 1 leaf, EU Organic certified, white tea process; #TodaysTea, #今天的茶, #JīnTiāndeChá#Tea, #茶, #Chá.

The dry leaves are sage green and black with longish, pale silver buds and they have a sharp, pungent scent, like dried raspberries, red berries, and tropical fruits. The wet leaves appear to be pale green and brown, with a sharp, aromatic, vegetal scent, with a hint of wintergreen, and subtle undertones of honey.

3g of leaves were steeped in 150ml of water for 20-30sec@75-85deg. C. The brewed tea has a thin, pale yellow colour, and a vague peach blossom aroma. In the mouth it is syrupy, viscous, sweet, mildly tingling on the tongue, and has a late, mild buttery finish, whilst it tastes mellow, comforting, luscious, sweet, mildly peppery… quite fresh, with retronasal floral hints.

Compared to yesterday’s tea, this is a fundamentally different tasting tea. It is pleasant, and entertaining with no negative body impact. I thoroughly enjoy this tea.

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