2012 Qian Liang Heicha

All tastes, and the experiences of drinking and appreciating fine tea are highly subjective, However; 

You Might Smell:

Earth, pipe tobacco, Peat smoke, fermentation

You Might Taste:

Minerals, pipe tobacco, fermentation & age, smoke, mushroom broth, floral finish

It May Remind You of:

Cigars, Island Scotch Whiskies, The Forest, Farmyards,

Brewing:

1tsp/1CUP Classic infusion |98^o|3-5 minutes to taste

or

1g/15ml Gong Fu Cha | 98^o|rinse| Then 10 second steeps adding 5 to 10 seconds per infusion to taste

A Note From the Curator:

Less of a refined tea by nature, these chunks were chopped off a giant log of fermented tea. This tea is an experience, with its rich history and unique taste profile.

The tea's taste could be described as having a deep and complex earthiness in character. Images of forest floor, and barnyard scenes emerge from the teas thick liquor. A consistent base of light smokiness and minerals is present throughout the infusions along side a savoury quality akin to mushroom broth.

Enjoy this tea in pretty much any style. It can be steeped, hit in a gaiwan, chucked into a mug or even straight up simmered for 15 minutes on the stove (Try it).