93 Tasting Notes
Only had a sample of this so far, but when my order comes (300g of it) I think I will get properly addicted on that tea :)
Yue Guang Bai is unlike any other white tea I have ever tried. Its taste is really hard to describe mailly because for the first few steeps it is registered by totally wrong taste buds I never knew existed O_O. Meaning – the usual places on your tongue will not react to this tea at all but then the back of your throat registers sweetness and some taste that is not really a taste :) Very confusing to describe but feels really nice when drunk.
The best steeps for me were 3-4-5-6. It seems like it needs some time to really start giving what it’s got into the water. The first one – barely registers on the back of your throat, then each subsequent will develop the sweetness and taste. Oddly enough – each subsequent one has darker color. :)
Overall – a very nice tea that I suppose I will consume in unreasonable quantities. Rather cheap too :)
Preparation
This is my most favourite tea from JK Tea shop to date. It is kinda similar to “black tea” bags you can get in every other shop except its taste is 10 times smoother and on a level of itself. This tea has a nice rich aroma and honey-like taste notes that can be felt for the first few steeps. Really marvellous.
P.S. It is really strong, only requiring 35-40 seconds for first steeping and maybe +5-7 seconds for the next ones. Be careful not to oversteep :)
Preparation
My least favourite Dan Cong from JK Tea Shop (you’d never guess judging on its price). Sometimes it is said, that a tea “has a kick to it”. This one not only has a kick, but jumps and kicks you in your face. Imho, the taste is way too agressive and more bitter than floral. Or maybe I am not brewing it right…