To avoid confusion this is the 2023 harvest. But they also have a 2022 harvest that is also very good. I am excited to see how they compare.
Dry aroma: Lovely, luscious tropical floral notes. Gardenia, plumeria, orchid, and slight hibiscus.
Dry Leaf: Gorgeous pine green mixed with a mellow mossy green. Very pleasing to look at. Tightly rolled, slightly open balls
5g Water @ 190F
Wet Leaf: Creamy, mouth-watering, buttered popcorn, lilac
Flavor: Refreshing, slightly marine, very mineral
Silky mouth feel. Filling.
Aroma cup: Butter. I have some frozen crab in the freezer right now that sounds mighty tasty as I sit here smelling the cup
This is a much fresher rendition of tie guan yin than I’ve ever had. Everything about it screams ‘fresh off the bush’. Granted if you had leaf fresh off the bush the experience is not nearly as enjoyable. The florals of lilac and gardenia blend so nicely with the deep mineral notes of wet rocks and granite.
Side note on the package. I’m very impressed. Not only is the packaging beautiful but also eco-friendly.
Hmm, might need to check this out. I’ve been looking for a good green TGY for a while.