Well this is different. Scott uses the descriptor “mushroom-y” about three times in the description on his site, so its hard not to think of that… It’s certainly more earthy and less fruity/flowery than most fresh shengs, there’s a hint of garden soil, lots of mint, and it’s bitter enough to hold my attention. As with the rest of Scott’s 2015 teas, it feels very clean. I can’t find any evidence of smoke or wok charring, and it’s very smooth and buttery despite leaning more towards the savory side of the flavor spectrum. Good stuff overall.
Flavors: Butter, Earth, Mint, Mushrooms
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Have you tried all 2015 YS ?
Except for the small expensive Yiwu’s, I think I’ve had all the sheng now…
I thought this one was pretty solid. Great cha qi and body. I don’t like “mushroom” as a descriptor for a flavor in my tea. It’s actually a turn off, reminding me of the fermentation flavors from shu pu. I think this one is closer to earthy than mushroom soup. I’m a fan of the cooling aspects of this tea.
Have you tried all 2015 YS ?
Except for the small expensive Yiwu’s, I think I’ve had all the sheng now…
I thought this one was pretty solid. Great cha qi and body. I don’t like “mushroom” as a descriptor for a flavor in my tea. It’s actually a turn off, reminding me of the fermentation flavors from shu pu. I think this one is closer to earthy than mushroom soup. I’m a fan of the cooling aspects of this tea.