| Harvesting : Spring 2008 (pre Qing-Ming) | | Grade : A | | Net Weight : 25gr/0.88oz |
Origine : East Dong Ting Mountain, Jiang Su Province. Plantation attitude : 200 ~ 300 meters above sea level. Plantation varietals : Liu Ye variety a.k.a. original Xiao Ye Variety. Certification : Small production directly from local farmer. Dry leaves appearance : The leaves are tiny and fine, which are tightly shaped and rolled into curly form. The whole leaves are full of fine white hairs. Pale green color appears under the white fairs. This is a third picked batch before the Qing Ming date. Fragrance : Fresh and high fruity fragrance in good purity combines with lovely flowery touch. The subtle and deep fresh nutty aroma is complemented by a slight citrus hint that is sweet and pleasent, which offers a pronouncing spring feeling. Liquor : Shinny and “greasy” greenish-yellow liquor has an excellent clarity. Fine hairs are floating on the surface of the liquor. The liquor is light weighted in the mouth which is smooth, oily and fresh. Taste : The texture is smooth and thick with fresh nut flavor at first. The taste is complex and refreshing. Rich tea taste is followed by floral and sweet flavor. This is indeed a lovely green tea to wake everybody's spring palate up. Tips : When you brew Chinese green tea in a gaiwan, always leave a little bit of tea in the gaiwan between each infusion. This is call “the root” and will allow you to get the best of the green tea.
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