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“I’m drinking the mini version of this, which registers at 6.14 grams on my kitchen scale. Steeped in 16 oz water at 200° for 1.5 minutes 1st steep, 195° for 2 minutes 2nd steep, 195° for 3 minutes...” Read full tasting note
Our new 2024 Anzac huangpian focuses on blending high-quality material from several regions that lack the fame (and high price tags) of more well-known counterparts, but that have the complexity and engaging character that seasoned Puer drinkers seek. Our best choice for a budget daily. Excellent for aging and lovers of young Puer.
I’m drinking the mini version of this, which registers at 6.14 grams on my kitchen scale. Steeped in 16 oz water at 200° for 1.5 minutes 1st steep, 195° for 2 minutes 2nd steep, 195° for 3 minutes 3rd steep, and 195° for 4 minutes 4th steep.
Really reminds me a lot of a light-to-medium-oxidized oolong with strong apricot notes and a touch of green apple tartness. But it also has some of that signature raw pu-erh bite to it, and some lingering flavor with hay-like “zings”, which is great.
Doesn’t seem as complex as the 941 blend I tried a few days ago, though, and that one wasn’t a particularly complex tea. I might be giving in to confirmation bias, because going into this I know that this is huang pian, a bi-product, and thus a “lesser than” tea. But I think I’m being fair.
I think I could pick this up again because it is a good value for a raw pu-erh and I do enjoy this type of flavor profile.
A sheng with apricot notes and zippiness sounds pretty tasty! The 941 must have been really good!
Yes, 941 was a solid sheng, I think. I have limited experience and haven’t ever tried any super high-end shengs, so your mileage may vary. It also struck me as perhaps “cleaner” brewing than most of the other stuff I’ve tried. Clear amber liquor.