This tea has definitely changed in the past year or so. When I first got it, it was not a very drinkable tea, and even after letting it breathe for a year, it’s still a powerful tea after the third steeping. That said, the first couple steepings are growing to be really nice and balanced, even if it goes through a wild swing back to it’s sharp, bitter characteristics shortly after. It’s possible it’ll become more tame and consistent in the coming years, but there are many younger shengs that are cheaper and stay consistently balanced through a dozen steepings.
Preparation
Boiling
6 g
4 OZ / 120 ML
