A year later and I'm back with some more Gong Xiang in my belly! I'm still in the same boat as when I wrote my first review - this is a nuanced, subtle, and complex dan cong with a lot going on, and a lot to appreciate if you've been around the block and want to try something new.
Although the flavor profile of this tea is hard to pinpoin
...Read MoreRead more about A year later and I'm back with somet, what's not hard at all to pinpoint is the high level of aroma these leaves have. It's incredible - definitely catch a couple of good sniffs from the bottom of the cup as it cools between pours. You'll see what I mean.
This tea opens up with a citrus note that reminds me of mandarins - not quite as sweet as the fruit, but not quite as bitter as the peel. This note is a little tangy, which creates a nice sensation in the mouth against the backdrop of the toasty-nutty, sweet-woodsy, and herbaceous-floral notes this tea imparts.
The mouthfeel is not as strong as other dan cong but the aftertaste is there for sure and it's sweeter than most. Especially if you push this tea in the second half, which I would suggest doing if you want to keep that high floral aroma around until the very end of your session.
5 grams in a 100mL teapot gives me 8 to 10 cups, brewed between 190*F to 212*F for anywhere from 10 seconds to 10 minutes. Read LessRead less about A year later and I'm back with some