I tried this today because of other people reporting it fishy and undrinkable.
For the record my mandarin pu came not thru Dark Matter group buy but thru W2T club or Black friday, i dont recall exactly. i just know i have it since November-December 2015.
Took 10g for 140ml Jian Shui pot. double rinse (i usually do once,but because of “fishy” reports i decided to rinse it twice)
212F and short steeps
This pu has fermentation flavor as any young shou does. i couldnt find anything fishy or off putting. around 3rd-4th steep it became spicy. i believe its mandarin peel. it wasnt unpleasant, peppery-cinnamon y spice. creamy, some minty cool notes,not strong. I think its Bulang shou but i might be wrong.
This tea is perfectly drinkable if you drink young shou.
my only guess it might be different batch.
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The batch could be it. I think it’s drinkable after the first few steeps (the aftertaste is still a bit off, though). I’m allowing to age a bit before I give it another go! Great review! I’m happy to hear a positive review :)
Thanks :D I had to share my positive experience
I really wish I could try this, but my research on the mandarin varietal suggested a no-go with calcium channel blocker pills I’m taking. :((
The batch could be it. I think it’s drinkable after the first few steeps (the aftertaste is still a bit off, though). I’m allowing to age a bit before I give it another go! Great review! I’m happy to hear a positive review :)
Thanks :D I had to share my positive experience
I really wish I could try this, but my research on the mandarin varietal suggested a no-go with calcium channel blocker pills I’m taking. :((