Ive posted on this tea before with not so positive things to say about it. I decided to revisit it now that it,s been resting in a clay jar for eight months or so, lets see if anything interesting has come out of it. I remember being really disappointed in the initial tasting of this tea, nothing bad about the teas flavors but nothing very note worthy either. Lets see if the several months storage has changed anything. The teas appearance is still very nice, the color has become a little darker. Two rinses and a 30 second rest, and what have we got here? Not much has changed really. It,s not bad but this tea just isn't very interesting, at all. Just generic, rather thin, bland cup of mediocrity. Don't waste your money. I see no point in hanging on to this tea, it,s destined for the garbage bin. About $45.00, down the drain. Oh well, live and learn I guess. This sheng is so boring that I cant even put it into the category of a good everyday tea. I,m so disappointed with it, looks can be deceiving! I guess that we sometimes make the mistake of believing that the small, independent producers make better teas than the large company's. Ain't always so! Give me Xiaguan or Menghai any day. At least with them you know what your getting. But then again that,s kinda like receiving a gift when you already know whats inside the box. Not as exciting.
Most of his stuff I've tried has been really good. Try the 'hong yin' - it's pretty good for the price.
ReplyDeleteIt does look quite beautiful. I guess you can't judge a book or a puer cake by its cover!
ReplyDeleteYes the tea does look beautiful, and I think that is what makes my disappointment even worse. I should have done my home work on this one before buying it. See Half Dippers posting on this tea and the comments he got and you,ll see what I mean. Guangs description of this tea described it as fruity, mushrooms, acidity. His usual schtick. I dont know what tea he,s talking about but it aint this one.I,m all for the handmade boutique tea producers but even Xi Zhi Hao has critics that claim his teas are really over priced for what they are. I tend to agree. Ive been on a Xiaguan kick lately, absolutely lip smacking goodness. Now theres a good cup of puerh, those guys know what their doing and the products are very consistent quality.
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ReplyDeleteDon't throw that tea away! I will send you some tea in return. Email me if interested. This is Chris that purchased your Lin's kettle.
Thanks,
Chris
Hey Chris, hows that kettle working out for ya? I,d be happy to trade some tea with you. What kind of tea are you offering? Also, I no longer have your email so if you could email me we could work out the details. Thanks, Bret
ReplyDeleteAt least you came back to try this tea once more. YOu get an A for effort.
ReplyDeleteI gave it every opportunity to redeem itself but no, evidently it,s dedicated to being lifeless and boring. No really it,s not bad, it,s just so uneventful.
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