I initially reviewed this in the wrong place and was asked to move the review here.
This is the best raw tea I have drank in ages. It is very sweet in nature. There was almost no bitterness, even in the first steep. I really didn’t notice any bitterness at all. It was not a weak tea. It had a nice golden color to it. If this is a good example of Yiwu teas I like them. It is a pity Misty Peak doesn’t make ripe tea too.
I brewed this eight times in a 120ml gaiwan with 7g leaf and 200 degree water. I steeped it for 10 sec, 10 sec, 15 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec, 45 sec, 1 min, and 1 min 15 sec. I might go back to this tea later for a few more steeps.
Flavors: Apricot, Stonefruit
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I agree. This is an amazing sheng. Two things stand out for me: One, it’s wonderful taste. And two, it’s calming energy. I can drink loads of this tea and still feel relaxed.
Really? The best? I might have to track some down…
I have since found one I liked more from Crimson Lutus Tea but this is still amongst the best. I think it is still available.
@haveteawilltravel. It’s very good. I think I liked 2014 Autumn even better and it’s cheaper. He had to increase prices yesterday. Shoot him email , maybe as a Steepster member he will give you some break
I think they’re sold out, so I’ll have to go hunting for an unwanted cake. What cake from CLT have you liked more. Slumbering Dragon?
If my memory serves me it was the 2015 Midas Touch that I liked better than this but I only had a sample of it.
I’ll have to look into it. I actually haven’t tried anything from CLT. Their shipping always deters me.
@Haveteawilltravel ask Glen for actual ship. Or last time I placed an order I asked for medium flat rate box. It came out cheaper than sending 1st class
I love Midas Touch but it’s so different from MP
That is awesome! I was only going to get a few samples and possibly a cake. That would make things so much better! I’ve read a bunch of reviews on Midas Touch, and it sounds wildly different from MP. I assume I’ll just have to judge for myself.
I think you should order a sample of Midas Touch. its not cheap to gamble. you may not like it and that ok. what else you wanna get?
I’ve been in love with Slumbering Dragon for quite some time, but honestly I’ve been wanting to try their entire spring collection :)
I havent tried Slumbering Dragon. and Special Sauce sold out too quickly. if you going to order fr them ask about 2014 Huang Pian shou. they didnt put it on site yet. I think its good.
I’ll have to do that. Special Sauce did sell out rather quickly.
I agree. This is an amazing sheng. Two things stand out for me: One, it’s wonderful taste. And two, it’s calming energy. I can drink loads of this tea and still feel relaxed.
Really? The best? I might have to track some down…
I have since found one I liked more from Crimson Lutus Tea but this is still amongst the best. I think it is still available.
@haveteawilltravel. It’s very good. I think I liked 2014 Autumn even better and it’s cheaper. He had to increase prices yesterday. Shoot him email , maybe as a Steepster member he will give you some break
I think they’re sold out, so I’ll have to go hunting for an unwanted cake. What cake from CLT have you liked more. Slumbering Dragon?
If my memory serves me it was the 2015 Midas Touch that I liked better than this but I only had a sample of it.
I’ll have to look into it. I actually haven’t tried anything from CLT. Their shipping always deters me.
@Haveteawilltravel ask Glen for actual ship. Or last time I placed an order I asked for medium flat rate box. It came out cheaper than sending 1st class
I love Midas Touch but it’s so different from MP
That is awesome! I was only going to get a few samples and possibly a cake. That would make things so much better! I’ve read a bunch of reviews on Midas Touch, and it sounds wildly different from MP. I assume I’ll just have to judge for myself.
I think you should order a sample of Midas Touch. its not cheap to gamble. you may not like it and that ok. what else you wanna get?
I’ve been in love with Slumbering Dragon for quite some time, but honestly I’ve been wanting to try their entire spring collection :)
I havent tried Slumbering Dragon. and Special Sauce sold out too quickly. if you going to order fr them ask about 2014 Huang Pian shou. they didnt put it on site yet. I think its good.
I’ll have to do that. Special Sauce did sell out rather quickly.