Just decided to throw this yellow tea into my basket with the rest of it. Only the second yellow tea I’ve had, and this one is very different from the first.
The nose of the dry and wet leaves is very full of roasty/dark notes like coffee, chocolate, and a touch of sweetness. The brew is a fairly light yellow like a white tea.
The flavor is immediately sweet with a potent hui gan that has incredible legs (3+ mins). Mouthfeel is nice and full. More chocolate notes in the brew, but otherwise cannot taste the roast in the broth.
My conclusion from this tasting is that I need to try more yellow teas!
Brewed 4g/100mL at 185 F in my new glass pot for 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 second steeps.
Harvest: April 18, 2024
Location: Jinjishan, Dahuaping, Huoshan, Lu’an, Anhui, China
Cultivar: Jin Ji
Dry leaf: Coffee, chocolate, roasted
Wet leaf: Coffee, chocolate, sweet, fruity
Flavors: Chocolate, sweet, nutty, brown sugar
Flavors: Brown Sugar, Chocolate, Coffee, Fruity, Nutty, Roasted, Sweet
Whoa! Amazing hui gan! That sounds wonderful!