A few months ago, I purchased a lot of samples and one inexpensive cake from Mei Leaf. I was always curious to try their product since they are typically overhyped. They do use the keywords: Gushu + layers of taster notes. Obviously this was a company I had to try eventually.
Jump to today…three months after making the purchase. I finally opened this sample. I was backlogged on trying teas from various vendors, since I was playing along during Advent season (I’m still catching up from that). I hit a wall with wanting to drink tea regularly – different hours (midnights), back at the office 4x per month (I’ve no right to complain), etc. – so, I went with the natural flow.
Alright, that sets up the review. lol.
Flavors: I’ve had better shou/citrus peel blends. This had a good citrus bite, but it was maybe too much of the citrus flavor. I wanted a better balance of shou. While the tea brewed dark within the first 2- 3 infusions, it immediately changed in flavor, color, and texture after the 3rd infusion. All I really got from 3-5 was citrus notes, and then nothing. I even brewed it heavier than I would’ve, if I had a full cake. I brewed all 15g from the sample in my 150 ML yixing.
But do not fret, this may have been the most subpar of the batch of teas….so far.
Flavors: Citrus
