Been airing this one since I got it. I grabbed about 11 grams out to brew with. I gave it a good long rinse. First three steepings are smoky, bitter and strong. I think this is one to just put away and age. Material looks decent for the price paid. There is some floral hayish lingering in the mouth a bit after drinking this one.
Flavors: Bitter, Hay, Smoke
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I had the 2015 Laoyu. There’s some good base material underneath the smoke – which isn’t too offensive, IMO. I haven’t decided how I feel about it yet, but I do think it’s well worth the price.
I am just hoping it will air out quickly.
Mine aired out within a few months really.
Perhaps storing the cakes in a crock or ceramic container with a non-glazed inner wall will help speed that up?
I have just had it sitting out. I may try to get it in something with some humidity to it.
I had the 2015 Laoyu. There’s some good base material underneath the smoke – which isn’t too offensive, IMO. I haven’t decided how I feel about it yet, but I do think it’s well worth the price.
I am just hoping it will air out quickly.
Mine aired out within a few months really.
Perhaps storing the cakes in a crock or ceramic container with a non-glazed inner wall will help speed that up?
I have just had it sitting out. I may try to get it in something with some humidity to it.