1.5 tsp for 300mL water @96C, steeped 4 minutes 30 seconds Western style, drunk bare. First infusion.
Pale copper liquor and very light body. The first few sips seem unremarkable, and I was afraid I’d let hype go to my head, but the fourth sip opened up into a gracious blend of Yunnan depth, fainty spicy floral notes, and an amazing mineral note that sparkles like rocks in the hot sun. Some peppery bite as I get to the bottom of the cup — and I LOVE pepper notes in Yunnan; I seek that out — and a very warming, gentle aftertaste, very comforting, almost like a dark red wine, but without the acid bite wine can have.
Looking forward to more infusions.
Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C
4 min, 30 sec
