2016 Chen Jun Zi Hao aka Gua Feng Lao Zhai (2016 陈君字号 刮风老寨)

These long gangly leaves from Gua Feng Lao Zhai (刮风老寨) produces golden colored tea. Somewhat darker soup than the rest of the new teas. It has on higher notes floral fragrance and on lower notes, the obvious sun-dried maocha (毛茶) fragrance.

The tea is smooth and consistent, lasting many brews. It’s something to slow start a day. The tea has no bitterness or astringency and taste very balanced. The tea slides down gently and returns a slightly sweet huigan (回甘) with some smooth qi. For stronger taste, soaking the tea will level up the goodness in the leaves.

Dry leaves

2nd brew

Leaves at 2nd brew

Tea at 2nd brew

6th brew (2 minutes soaking)

Leaves at 6th brew

Tea at 6th brew

Spent leaves