(This sample was generously provided to me by Teavivre. Thank you Team Teavivre.)
Dry Leaf: Has a sweet gentle floral aroma with some vegetal fragrances in the background.
Wet Leaf: You get the floral notes up front with a touch of sweetness and that nice vegetal aroma that is light.
Liquor: A dark yellow or even a golden color.
Taste: I get a smooth floral taste with a touch of sweetness and a slight vegetal flavor.The broth feels rich and full in the mouth.
Overall Opinion: I give this tea a 89. Now, the Tie Guan Yin part of this tea is nice and good quality. The problem I have is this tea was soaked in honey and you can see the rolled up leaves covered in a sticky substance but I really never felt like it really gave this tea that big honey sweetness as most people would have thought.So, I think over all people will enjoy the taste of this Tie Guan Yin but feel let down because of the expected honey blast that was never reached with this tea.
Vessel: Sama Doyo 500ml Gongfu Teapot with a single sample(3-5grams) that was placed in the inner cup that holds 220ml of water( around 7oz.)
