My nose could detect some fermentation on the rinse, but it has been clean tasting from the first steep. Tea brews a dark red-brown and has medium mouth feel. Not oily, but it does linger on the palate and has reasonable strength in the early steeps. Flavors are earthy/leathery, with some grain/cereal additions. This shou isn’t overly sweet, which I like.
Flavors: Earth, Grain, Leather
Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C
0 min, 30 sec
7 g
5 OZ / 150 ML