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Lung Ching SuperiorChina, Green Tea

Dull-green flat leaf, not very uniform. Fresh plaster scent. Toasty and vegetal steam. Good body, first sip is sweet, then full-flavored, vegetal, approaching astringent, yet creamy. Light yellow, clear liquid. Attractive wet leaf, somewhat large.

Tea: Upton Tea, ZG65 (discontinued)
Gaiwan: Red Blossom Tea, Jingdezhen Summer

Upton Tea description: "This superior organic grade of Lung Ching (Long Jing) style tea is produced in the Hunan province from select organic bushes. The pronounced flavor has hints of sweet corn, complemented by a buttery note. A gentle pungency lends a clean, lingering finish."

Tasting notes and photography by @gaiwanstyle.