Tulin are arguably the masters of classic Shou (next to Dayi) and this is one of their most outstanding recipes in our opinion. The light fermentation is obvious and promises to improve in complexity and depth with age. The first thing that hits is the aroma of the leaf -- chocolate, pressed dried flowers and toast. Simply delicious. Unlike many ripes, there is zero hint of wet pile taste. First few steeps are all baked rye bread, malty dark chocolate with a rounded base of herbal roots and leather. Citrus and dried fruit notes enter on later steeps. Ultra clean and supremely drinkable.
For customers who have tried our 2013 production:- the 2014 is slightly sweeter and brighter-toned, while retaining the same core character of the blend.
Note: some tuos may exhibit a white coloration on its top, with the wrapper looking faded at that section. This is not mold — it is a result of the paper wrapper being rubbed between the tea cake and the cardboard box during packing and transportation, leaving a mark on the tea.
