This tea is deceiving, since the taste is of a much older sheng. The aging has been accelerated and it shows in the very shou-like qualities. Notes of smoke, wood.. The first steep tasted like it was aged in an oak cask or something. Very enjoyable, but not my favorite either.
Learning more about tea every day.
Likes: Greens, whites, oolongs, blacks, and herbals! Just depends on the mood :)
Dislikes: Coconut, melon, chocolate, peach, cherry
I also collect antique teaware (Chinese and Japanese).
I’d love to try new types, varieties, etc. I’m still exploring pu-erh to make a complete decision whether to keep trying it or just count it as a loss.
I’d love to trade with anyone who likes something that I might have! I just have to get everything added to my cupboard first :)
Virginia, USA
Good description of this tea :)