ZG42: Chun Mee Dao Ming - Organic
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Commercial Description:
A refined style of this popular organic green tea. Interesting flavor notes and a full flavor profile. The cup has a zesty brightness and finishes with fruity nuances. New lot.
Brewing Instructions: (from Upton Tea Imports)
Leaf Quantity: 2¼ g/cup
Water Temp: 180°
Steep Time: 3 min.
Ratings & Reviews:
| Review by Alex Zorach on Sep. 21st, 2009 |
| Total: 26/30 : Aroma: 9/10, Flavor: 4/5, Value: 5/5, Overall: 8/10 |
| This is an outstanding green tea at a very reasonable price, and it's organic to boot! It is unusually strong, bitter, and complex for a chun mee tea, and my favorite tea of this style. The tea is a rich golden color. The aroma is complex, both strong and subtle, and has some grassy tones, nutty tones, a tiny hint of smokiness, some of the floral qualities I normally only encounter in high-end black teas, and some other aspects that defy words. The tea is quite bitter, but in a pleasant way. At the same time there are some mellow qualities that balance the bitterness. This is one tea I can drink every day without getting tired of. It holds up well to being brewed at different strengths. Using fewer leaves results in less bitterness but there is still a lot of subtlety and it is never bland. Using more leaves, it's more bitter but never overpowering. Make sure to brew it at a lower temperature though: Upton recommends 180 degrees. This tea scalds easily if the water is too hot, and the result is sour and astringent and absolutely undrinkable. Lastly, I want to note that these leaves hold up very well to multiple infusions. This is a must-buy for any green-tea enthusiast looking for something different and reasonably-priced. |
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