It is a simple, unpretentious tea. The delicate fine leaves produce the brew with floral and “tippy” aroma. Th e taste is quite typical for a Jin Jun Mei: chocolate, sweet potato, clover, light fruit. Not complex at all, but clean, light and hits all the right notes for this type of tea. Regrettably, not much of an aftertaste, but at least it re-steeps well (I had it Western).
Edit: I bumped this tea’s rating up a bit after having it gongfu – it was way better that way.
After trying it I have not been neither disappointed nor excited. Given that Jin Jun Mei is the current rage and the prices it commands are often exorbitant this is not a bad deal at all for someone who wants its taste profile on a budget. I will gladly finish the ounce I had purchased but unlikely to order it again.
Flavors: Chocolate, Fruity, Sweet Potatoes
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I’ve been meaning to try this tea for some time now. Hopefully, I will be able to get to it in the coming month. What-Cha usually sources excellent Jin Jun Mei. If you haven’t tried it yet, try their higher end Jin Jun Mei. It’s great.
JJM seems to be a popular topic lately. Eastkyteaguy, given your extensive experience with this tea, do you have any recommendations? Is it better to just stick with unsmoked Lapsang Souchong, or Zhen Shan Xiao Zhong as YS puts it? I’ve thought about ordering from Yunnan Sourcing, Teavivre, and now What-Cha, and would value your opinion.
I’ve only tried Verdant’s JJM and wasn’t blown away by it. The YS Lapsang is good however it lacks depth. My favorite unsmoked LS is one I tried from Teavivre a couple of years ago.
I’ve been meaning to try this tea for some time now. Hopefully, I will be able to get to it in the coming month. What-Cha usually sources excellent Jin Jun Mei. If you haven’t tried it yet, try their higher end Jin Jun Mei. It’s great.
JJM seems to be a popular topic lately. Eastkyteaguy, given your extensive experience with this tea, do you have any recommendations? Is it better to just stick with unsmoked Lapsang Souchong, or Zhen Shan Xiao Zhong as YS puts it? I’ve thought about ordering from Yunnan Sourcing, Teavivre, and now What-Cha, and would value your opinion.
I’ve only tried Verdant’s JJM and wasn’t blown away by it. The YS Lapsang is good however it lacks depth. My favorite unsmoked LS is one I tried from Teavivre a couple of years ago.