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Steeped in 150 ml gaiwan 2 tsp
Rinse 5/5 /10/10/15/20
First couple steeps didn’t impress me. Earthy, mushrooms, bold shu
Then it became lighter. Very smooth and pleasant. I think it’s still young shu but has a potential .

Today is another Shang tea just because I want to place an order and finally decide whats my faves. I got this sample from Nicole – thank you!
3.5g gaiwan 150ml
1steep 175F 5sec produced pale yellow green tea. Sweet and floral. i find it very similar to jasmine.
2steep 185F 5 sec the color is more intense yellow green. more floral, pleasant, even though i"m not jasmine tea drinker. the cup is bolder in taste and smell

if you like floral teas, especially Jasmine, I highly recommend this tea.
Thank you Nicole for your generous offer.

Thank you Nicole for your generous sample.
This tea is like nothing I tried before. Its awesome. Sweet, tree floral,citrus,malt and delicate at the same time.
150ml gaiwan 190F about 4 g
10/15/30/45
All Shang tea I’ve tried resteep exceptionally well. i have multiple gaiwans on my counter and i expect to continue tomorrow

Thank you Nicole for your generous sample.
its only Shang Tea today. i want to sample everything to place an order (they have sale till March 8th). I’ve been very impressed with Shang. This tea is great quality. Prepared in 150ml gaiwan 3.5 g 185F
1st steep 10sec produced malty cocoa tea with some light tree floral notes
then i decided to increase temp and time
2nd steep 200F 1min whoa this tea is strong and bold. dark chocolate and very pronounced roasted flavors.
I think this tea is great gongfu style. I didnt really like those roasted flavors. steeping short you can notice sweetness progressing each time you brew

Thank you Nicole for your generous sample.
Only after tasting this tea i went back to read that its from white tea plant.
I enjoyed this tea a lot. it has complex flavor which changes with each steep.
150ml gaiwan 3.5 g sample, boil 1min cool( suggested by Shang Tea)
10/30/45/1min
each time it became sweeter, with dark chocolate flavors
i’m going to buy this tea even though I have Bailin Gongfu Black Tea by Teavivre (which is great). I find them different and great in their own way

Thank you Nicole for your generous sample.
brewed in 150ml gaiwan.
wet leaves smell roasty and nutty but not bold.
1st steep 185F 10 sec light yellow color, very clean taste
i decided to increase temp
2nd steep 195F 30 sec bright yellow like white grape juice. its like drinking champagne. delicate but pronounced, sweet and some slight tingling sensation.
3rd steep 195F 45 sec sweetness increased. its bolder but delicate.
I enjoyed this tea a lot. 100% repurchase