Origin: Zhu Shan, Nantou county, Taiwan
Hand harvested on March 27, 2012.
Process: Rolled, unroasted Oolong
Brewed competition style: 3 grams for 6 minutes in the white competition set.
This spring's Zhu Shan Jinxuan harvest has benefited from perfect weather conditions. First, Taiwan had a long and cold winter that let nature rest and regenerate. While it rained sufficiently during winter (trees need water), the weather turned sunny, dry and cool during the harvest of this area. Such conditions are very close to those in high mountain areas and explain the high quality of this spring's crop.
The light yellow brew has a wonderful clarity and shine.
The natural, milky and flowery fragrance is soft and sweet. The oxidation is slightly stronger than on most Jinxuan (see the red edges of the open leaves below) and I have requested a second drying of the leaves to make the tea more stable. The result is an absence of bitterness and just a slight fruity astringency.
Quality starts with hand picked tea leaves from smaller plantations. The hand pick hurts the leaf the least. A whole leaf releases less astringency than a machine harvested leaf.
Conclusion: this batch of Zhu Shan Jinxuan Oolong tastes pure, sweet and fresh. It's an very good value for everyday drinkers of fragrant Oolong. This year, this is particularly the case!
(Voir l'article de 2010 en français)
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I'm day 4 into drinking this tea now and can't stop. It's not too complex, yet interesting enough for me to keep brewing and discovering new notes.
Perfect for practicing brewing techniques.
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