Zi Sha Recommendation : Qing Shui Ni, Pin Zi Ni, Tiang Qing, Xiao Hong Ni
This Wu Yi oolong has been stored for 3 years to develop its liquor and the goal was quite well achieved. It starts with a sweet and delicate smell of dry plum with the dry leaves which remains with the wet leaves but with some sweet acidity notes. The liquor is mellow and thick with a clear plumy tea. The acidity reminding you that you are drinking a Wu Yi rock tea is here but do not overpowered the gustative experience. The tea finishes with a mix of light fruitiness and vegetal hints during the aftertaste. During the second brew, the acidity becomes a little bit stronger and some flowery notes come to compliment the fruitiness of this Wu Yi. This tea will be a good companion for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Wow, this is a nice tea. I've just recently learned how to drink wuyi the "right" way -- lots of leaf, very short steeps. I didn't know that the first couple of times I tried this tea, and I was unimpressed. But now, I am finding deliciously strong fruity notes (apricot, to me), and a really uplifting, fortifying "buzz". I think I'll buy more.
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