It's rare that I drink a tea and, when pushed, can't find fault with it Usually there is something aspect I can conceive that could be improved - there could be better flavour, mouthfeel, huigan, endurance of the leaves or there could be some other variable that I imagine could be improved. With this tea, I struggle to find any shortcomings - it is really a pleasure to drink.
The roast is perfectly balanced. The tea is medium oxidised and roasted. The thick, oily tea liquid coats the mouth with flavour that lingers elegantly without the slightest roughness in the mouth or throat.
This is a very special tea, produced in limited quantities.
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Smooth Rider, Slow Burner Review by Al
As the tea awakes the aroma is full of wonder, a real pleasure to breath in.
The first brew settles the mind, relaxes the body, soft, smooth, sweet. The roast is powerful but not overwhelming, hints of baked fruit underneath.
The second brew is welcomed eagerly. The flavor really opens up, the mind at this point brightens, eyebrows raised!
Third brew carries the momentum, the aftertaste comes to the fore, the effect on the qi is raised.
A good tea to relax and bring one into focus.
(Posted on 10/10/2011) -
A Great Addition To My Yan Cha Shelf Review by Herb Master
Wow, I agree with RC - only in that this BJG is darker in every sense than any of the other BJGs I have come across.
I find the level of oxidisation and roast gives a level of comforting warmth to the drinking experience without in any way overshadowing the flavours beneath.
The layered flavours and tastes rise and fall as one drinks revealing fleeting vegetal astringency at one moment, warm fruit at another and subtle mineral tastes as the fruit fades. Yet another sip and the roast predominates in the smoothest of ways and the mineral tastes linger long from the throat.
Later infusions sometimes throw forward some gentle exotic perfumes.
I love the lighter style Bai Ji Guan AND I love this richer version also. I need them both on my Yan Cha shelf.
After a winter's morning frosty ramble, this would rank alongside my favourite Tie Luo Han's to brew on returning home.
(Posted on 26/09/2011) -
Not my favorite EoT yancha Review by RC
I have had a couple of other BaiJiGuan yancha. While they were very light teas both in color and flavor, this seemed to be more oxidized and roasted, giving it a darker color. I found the tea to be too roasted for a BaiJi Guan and while this tea was ok I did not find it to be worth the price. The slightly cheaper, although still expensive, Lao Jun Mei is a much better option. I also liked the much cheaper half-handmade RouGui and ShuiXian better. (Posted on 12/09/2011)