As one would expect from a good Long Jing, this is quite a delicate and nutty affair. The main notes I get are almonds, eggwhites, cooked vegetables (courgette, spinach) and also cooked poultry. It’s savoury, but maybe not as much so as it might seem from the flavours. Overall, the taste is actually quite balanced, with a touch of astringency and sourness in the finish, and very little bitterness. The mouthfeel is velvety, thick, and not too coating.
I can definitely recommend this tea to people who like Long Jing, but if you are not already onboard with this style of tea, you might want to look elsewhere for an introductory tea.
Flavors: Almond, Apple Skins, Meat, Nutty, Pleasantly Sour, Spinach, Umami, Vegetables, Zucchini
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Sounds like one I should check out. My best friend is from Hangzhou and has relatives working in the tea industry there, so I’ve been a little spoiled with free longjing, albeit, past the 1-year mark and mid-grade. It would be nice to try fresh longjing that has more to it than those typical chestnut notes. Have you tried YS’s other grades of this tea?
Sounds like one I should check out. My best friend is from Hangzhou and has relatives working in the tea industry there, so I’ve been a little spoiled with free longjing, albeit, past the 1-year mark and mid-grade. It would be nice to try fresh longjing that has more to it than those typical chestnut notes. Have you tried YS’s other grades of this tea?