2022 Lao Cong Yu Lan Xiang - Magnolia Flower Fragrance

A brilliant Dancong! I got this tea from my recent TeaHabitat order, and it definitely doesn’t disappoint. Brewed in a Chaozhou-style porcelain gaiwan with Nongfu spring water, this tea really performs quite well. The leaves are nice and uniform, whole and has a nice dark colour. The aroma in both the dry and wet leaf is moderately strong, with beautiful floral and sweet notes in there. The liquor is clear and vibrant. The taste is wondeful, rich mix of florality and sweetness, with a hint of grassiness and spices added to it. The tea is pretty complex, with a bold character and an interesting nuance to it. Texture is solid, smooth and juicy, with the sweet floral aftertaste lingering in your mouth. The tea has some slight buzziness to it in terms of Cha qi, and the steep longevity is pretty good, lasting up to steep 11-12.

Overall highly recommend despite its steep price, maybe just for a one time experience you know?