2011 Xing Ren Xiang Almond Aroma dancong, from Tea Habitat
Summary: I dunno if almond aroma or almond flower aroma, but I certainly convinced myself of the nuts
Prep: 100cc gaiwan, full of leaves, boiling flash infusions at first. After infusion 5, dropped temp to 190 and increased steeps out to chase flavor
Sessions with this tea: 2
Taste: Ok I convinced myself I got the almond flavor as soon as it gets in the mouth. Closed my nose, no almond. Opened my nose, almond. Maybe I’m crazy? Is very fleeting flavor though. I didn’t get a lot else from this tea, mildly floral, mildly nutty.
Body: light and smooth together, not as “bright” as I tend to think of dancongs
Not a beginner tea? I felt like I was tinkering a lot to draw out the essence. Maybe I need more sessions with it.
