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After Snow SproutingChina, Green Tea

Varisized feathery leaf. Swamp-green with yellow bits. Plentiful fuzzy tips, this leaf resembles white tea. Darjeeling-like dry scent, quite sweet and powdery, very promising. Slightly cloudy yellow infusion. The wet leaf is very tender. Not astringent but full-bodied and thirst-quenching, with a hint of corn silk.

Tea: Upton Tea, ZG56 (discontinued)
Gaiwan: Red Blossom Tea, Jingdezhen Summer

Upton Tea description: "This offering has a full-flavored cup, with hints of sweet peas and mild pepper. The bold leaves have an enticing appearance, with ample tips. The powdery dust from the leaves is indicative of a fine selection, and careful handcrafting, with minimum leaf abrasion. We were able to buy only two very small chests, so supply is limited."

Tasting notes and photography by @gaiwanstyle.