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Long Jing (Dragon Well) is a Classic Chinese green tea and for good reason. This one is no exception and I found it to be very enjoyable. The leaf is visually pleasing. The flavor is a nutty green bean and chestnut with a nice and refreshing sweet finish.

This tea proved to be a delightful and easy-to-sip experience, embodying the essence of a quality Dragon Well tea. Its easy drinking nature only lends to it being a fantastic example of why Long Jing has remained so popular for over 1000 years. The leaves are a visual testament to the craftsmanship invested in creating this tea. As the first sip solidified the notion that this was a solid daily drinking tea that anyone who enjoys a quality green tea could truly appreciate.

This is an interesting tea, the first green tea I have had that reminds me a lot of Sheng Puer tea. Upon taking the first sip I noticed right off the flavor profile was quite unique, not bad just very different than other green teas I have been accustomed to drinking. My first thought was the flavor was mature, a touch of earthy flavor.

I haven’t had it but it made me think of what Maocha might taste like, the base leaf that is used to make puerh teas.

This is an excellent choice for anyone who enjoys the simple pleasures of green tea. As someone relatively new to the world of tea, Huangshan Maofeng from iTeaworld has been a delightful introduction. The orchid aroma is like a gentle invitation to savor the moment, and the taste is surprisingly nuanced—sweet with a hint of refreshing crispness. It’s become my go-to tea for moments of quiet reflection or when I just want a comforting cup to unwind. iTeaworld’s Huangshan Maofeng has made me appreciate the subtle beauty that can be found in a well-crafted cup of green tea. It’s a journey in a teacup, and I’m enjoying every sip along the way.

Gongfu Sipdown (2384)!

Thanks to iteaworld for gifting this sample.

It’s a pretty easygoing and laid back tea that doesn’t really require a lot of focus with steep times or temperatures. Smooth and medium to full bodied. Early steeps are mostly a bit of a malt bomb that wanes into something just a smidge creamy with a strong fresh baked bread profile. As the leaf gets closer to being spent I keep thinking that it would make a pretty affordable milk tea base; something a step up from the quality of a chain shop but that doesn’t break the bank. No complaints here; relaxed and non-fussy was exactly what I needed today!

Tea Photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy_rlpBuMcH/

Song Pairing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ied2uB4CjWg

The aroma is fresh and vegetal, reminding me of how it might smell after a rain where the tea is grown natively. The brewing process was straightforward using 175-180°F water I steeped it 20 seconds and increased it by 5-10 seconds with the following steeps.

Overall, I feel this is a very nice tea, a great refreshing taste with a nuanced flavor that showcases the craftsmanship of the tea producers. It reminds me of what it might be like if you were to cross a Bilouchun with Sencha

Having the opportunity to delve into iteaworld’s Fenghuang Dancong has been a delightful experience.

The taste profile is a harmonious blend of robust flavors, characterized by a well-balanced mix of floral and fruity notes. The intricate layers of flavor unfold gradually, offering a nuanced journey with each sip. There’s a unique complexity to the tea, with a subtle smokiness and sweet mineral undertones that add depth to the overall palate.

The mouthfeel is exceptional, showcasing a smooth and velvety texture that lingers gently on the palate. The aftertaste is equally impressive, leaving a lingering sweetness that invites you to savor the moment.

What sets iteaworld’s Fenghuang Dancong apart is not just the quality of the tea leaves but the careful craftsmanship that goes into each cup. In the embrace of good company and the enchantment of the teatime ableau, every sip, is a brief respite from the outside world. More： https://iteaworld.com/?ref=mw1gkxvr

Rich, malty cherry brandy liquer notes; luxurious.

I pulled this tea out at random. This tea has an identical aroma-to-taste. More so than I’ve ever seen, haha!
Steam from the cup – Warm honeyed peaches with light cinnamon and roast barley! interesting combination but perfectly distinct.
Tastes from the cup – Warm honeyed peaches with light cinnamon and roast barley… Exactly! very amusing and pleasant experience. Dancongs I’ve never been able to pull more than one exquisite steep, and this brew was no different. However, the steep was quite tasty and perfect little pick me up while I was working outside.

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I was one of the lucky ones that received a generous horde of various teas from iTeaworld. This was among the pile.

I find most common dianhongs to be really heavy and tannic. I’ve learned to usually eat something with the tea, for it can cause some heavy stomach irritation. This was not the case with this brew! The leaves carried the popular malt, oak, and vanilla scent from red teas; the broth was quite similar. I brewed this outside with a thick-walled shibo with boiling water and about 15sec steeps. The tea was perfect for the cooler morning! I was greeted with smooth warm laps of sweet tea with a dry hardwood finish. There was plenty of softer notes mixed in the background… malt, vanilla, and maple. I was able to pull about 3 pleasant steeps from the leaves. Very nice and great way to start the day.

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The sweet acid aroma of dry leaves reminded me apricots and wild flowers honey. Very elegantly twisted brown ang gold leaves and buds. The wood aroma and taste are present on the liquor, as well as some cacao hint (very dark chocolate 80+%). I perceived a pleasant freshness that takes all your mouth, even being a robust and full of body malty tea. Almost imperceptible bitterness after several cups, with the chocolate aroma present to the last sip.

This tea selection from Iteaworld let’s you try 6 distinct Green Teas.. so far I’ve tried all of them gongfu style :

In order from Favorites to not so much

Huangshan Maofeng
Longjing
Bilouchun
Jasmin
Old Tree
Enshi Jade Dew

Is a really good selection of different flavors and regions to try out and with an adorada le price

The aroma of the dried leaves is very characteristic but with an elegant smoothness, with precision. It is possible to distinguish the pleasant pine aroma and nuances without the smoke taking over your sense of smell.
The seasoned flavor, at the same time refreshing, takes over the palate, with a mineral hint.

Growing in high mountains and rich soil, this Minnan Narcissus dry leaves gave me a light white chocolate aroma.
After brewed, a soft smoky and floral. I don’t have any organoleptic from Narcissus but seemed pleasant rather than a striking presence. A little astringent after a few golden liquor cups, with a fresh woodsy aftertaste.

Dry leaves have a sweet aroma, slightly roasted. Wet leaves have a complex aroma going from a mix of light orchid, wet wood and fresh sage.
Liquor brings up the roasting taste with the final orchid refreshing, somehow sweet but with a very mineral aftertaste.

A flower scent, beautifully arranged shades of brownish gold and almost completely dark leaves twisted as expected.
The first steeping gives a honeysuckle perfume, followed by a final cedar.
When brewed and sipped, on top of the honeysuckle, brown sugar and malt will be present in your mouth. The final cedar and the characteristics of a superior black tea will be lingering for a while. Low bitterness and astringency, when brewed under 10 seconds.
It was indeed a great experience.

A green tea sampler. So far I’ve tried two out of the six types of teas from the box, the dry leaves are in great shape and the tea are very nice. Jasmine was aromatic and longjing was very clean and nutty. I intentionally try to overbrew the teas and none of them came out astringent. This makes a great gift for those who love green tea but have no idea what to get other than supermarket tea bags. The box even come with empty tea bags! Would recommend.

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A tightly twisted leaf with a dusty dark chocolate appearance. The aroma is slightly smoky with dry woody notes. The initial aroma instantly reminds me of sweet potatoes. Just mashed, no butter added. This is a well-made black tea. The flavor pops in your mouth and there is so much to experience. Sweet potatoes, slight campfire smoke, a tad bit of charcoal, a bit of fruit, woody tones, some compost, mossy earth… The mouthfeel is so smooth.

Classic Dahongpao aroma. Yum, yum, yum. A slightly drying sensation filled in with fruit and mineral notes. A touch of tropical florals as well. The leaf is a dark chocolate color, lightly twisted, and slightly dusty looking. On the initial bit of water hitting the leaves an aroma of lychee came first and then charcoal. Now roasty/toasty notes. The first infusion leans more toward the roast notes. And no I’m not talking about chicken or beef. The flavor continues to remain dominantly on the charcoal side. Which I find somewhat surprising because of the amount of other notes in the dry aroma, however, it’s still quite enjoyable.

Grandpa Style Sipdown (2367)!

As y’all know, I love a good smoked tea, and this one definitely delivers. It’s smooth and oak heavy with a mix of medium bodied smoke, vanilla, and stonefruit notes that almost make me think of a really good Bourbon or Scotch. In particular, I really enjoyed the natural vanilla notes with this sweet smoke; it feels like it could be a really approachable Lapsang Souchong for people who aren’t as into something more aggressive or in your face..

Tea Photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxbYx6ggZ0P/

Song Pairing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUv0xw3Srro

A good hobbit requires a second breakfast and a cloud-covered morning requires a second cup of tea. This beautifully twisted leaf has an aroma of dry desert wood. The golden fuzzy hairs are gorgeous, easily the ones twisted in the dark chocolate-colored leaves. The initial aroma is a bit bready but reminds me a bit more of bread pudding. The taste is delicate at first but then really punches you with some unique notes. They are mellow and refined wheat and rye bread notes with desert dry wood notes. Slight driftwood paired with If you steep longer you’ll also find hints of varnish which is fine but steeping for less than 2 minutes seems to reveal the best notes in my opinion. Heck, I’d say it’s probably better to stick under a minute. The notes stay pretty consistent and mellow with each steeping. The dry woody notes remain.