This is such a beautiful brew! I’ve been waiting for quite some time to try this particular tea. I’ve heard nothing but amazing reviews on this leaf, and I knew I had to judge myself. I opened the package and gave it a slight inhale. I was greeted with fresh picked greens, watercress, and a soft nutty aroma. I chose to brew this in my glass gong fu pot. I actually had to try this twice, for the first time I over-steeped. This will be the review on the second attempt. I poured the warm spring water over the leaves halfway and then preceded with three short bursts of water to agitate the leaves. The sweet scent of spring and a smooth nut aroma filled my tea room. I watched as the emerald delicate dancers twirled in my tea pot. The morning light was filling my tea room and refracted the light within my brewing vessel causing for a beautiful experience. I poured myself out a cup. The flavor was calm and focused. The initial sip was a slight nutty tone with a silky floral undertone. The liquor was a pale green topaz and almost translucent. The brew became sweeter and caramelized with each subsequent steep. This was a memorable spring day tea session. I enjoyed this tea, don’t get me wrong, but it was not as good as I thought it would be. The flavor was rather lacking, and the leaf quality wasn’t as high as I had expected. In considering price, I wont be getting this again, but I am glad I was able to enjoy it :) I will probably use the rest on special occasions with guests.
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Flavors: Chestnut, Floral, Nutty, Sweet, Sweet, Warm Grass
