First infusion, 20 seconds: smells a tiny bit sweet. A lot of mineral taste in there with the earth. Like licking a wet rock (in a good way). Maybe a little hint of molasses.
2-3 infusion, 10 seconds: As soon as I pour over the hot water, the dark, dark cola color BLOOMS in the bottom of my teacup. Fairly bitter and espresso-like. The bitterness is more mineral than vegetal bitterness if that makes sense. Fermentation flavor is not too bad.
Overall a pretty good but one-note shou for me.
Flavors: Bitter, Earth, Mineral, Molasses, Wet Rocks
Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C
0 min, 15 sec
8 g
7 OZ / 200 ML
