Tea and origin: White tea from Fujian province, China
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Link to Aged White
Ageing does great things to oolongs and puerh, but this is the first aged white tea that I can recall trying. It seems like aged tea typically has a more ‘matured’ flavour, which I initially think will be good to balance out the sweetness in white tea. Let’s get to tasting and test out my hypothesis.
Tasting notes
Dry leaf: A mix of broken and medium-sized leaves that range in colour from light brown to dark brown to green. Has a crispy, sweet aroma
Wet leaf: Sweet – tree fruit or berry-like
Liquor colour: Light to dark yellow, depending on infusion number
Liquor aroma: Earthy, musty
Liquor flavour: Fruity sweetness (honeydew melon-like), with earthy, musty and grassy notes. It is medium-bodied, with mild astringency and a dry finish. Liquor has a thick mouthfeel that provides a sweet aftertaste
Infusion method: Ceramic or glass teapot 3 to 5 grams of tea 200ml of water at 80C Infusion times: 2m, 3m, 4m 2 to 3 infusions
Comments/Conclusions
While I’m not the biggest fan of white tea, this the style of white tea I’d go for: it has a good amount of body, and it is not overly sweet. I’m guessing the ageing gives it the earthy, musty and grassy flavours that round the tea out. This tea is great value for money, and I think it would appeal to white tea lovers, as well as those keen on light green or first flush Darjeeling teas
Retail price: 50 grams for £5.50
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