Dry Leaf Sweet, slightly earthy.
Wet Leaf Earthy, sweet and refreshing
Liquor Dark bronze color with thin malty layers on top.
Gong Fu in Porcelain Gaiwan 5oz/5-6g
1st – 10secs Sweet and refreshing with slight earthy notes. As it goes down it feels slightly creamy and very smooth. The aftertaste is sweet and very refreshing.
2nd – 10secs Sweet and smooth that becomes creamy and very refreshing with hints of earthy notes. The aftertaste is sweet, malty, and very refreshing. After a bit of time the earthy note gives hints of what could be a dark/bittersweet chocolate? :)
3rd – 10secs Thicker, creamier and smoother and sweet that slowly becomes refreshing as it washes down. The liquor is smooth and there’s a faint roasty/earthy taste. The aftertaste is sweet and refreshing.
4th – 10secs Sweet, smooth and creamy that is very refreshing. The freshness is very present and everlasting. The aftertaste is still very sweet and refreshing.
5th – 15secs Sweet and smooth with some maltiness and creamy full body that is very pleasant and almost filling. It continues to be refreshing and sweet as it washes down and continues through the aftertaste.
6th – 20secs Sweet and creamy that is very smooth and has some maltiness. It somehow manages to be full bodied, creamy and refreshing at the same time. Sweet and refreshing aftertaste.
7th – 20secs Sweet and creamy that is very smooth with some creaminess and some maltiness. As it washes down it becomes cleaner and very refreshing. The aftertaste is cleaner but still sweet and very refreshing.
Final Notes
I love this Puerh! It is simple and VERY enjoyable. It resembles a few other more expensive Puerhs for half the price! I have to say I’m impressed by the leaf/bud distribution on this one since I’ve seen Tibetan Puerhs that look like someone compressed the leaves from their backyard in Autumn (they are still really good, they just look ‘rough’). I’m going keep re-stocking this one.
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Have you ever tried this heavier? 30 seconds and poked it a little. I know this is the way some Pu’er masters drink Pu’er and others draw out the tasting for a long time. Both methods are interesting if you can try them. I don’t always have time for 7 or 8 or more infusions every day if I have lots of PU to review.
Hi Bonnie! I did longer infusions later. I had to, it got me by surprise the quality of tea on this one. I will post the notes later when I’m not as lazy :). I can say this ahead, it is thicker, maltier and the hints of chocolate become more like an apparent note.
Have you ever tried this heavier? 30 seconds and poked it a little. I know this is the way some Pu’er masters drink Pu’er and others draw out the tasting for a long time. Both methods are interesting if you can try them. I don’t always have time for 7 or 8 or more infusions every day if I have lots of PU to review.
Hi Bonnie! I did longer infusions later. I had to, it got me by surprise the quality of tea on this one. I will post the notes later when I’m not as lazy :). I can say this ahead, it is thicker, maltier and the hints of chocolate become more like an apparent note.