Bright floral aroma and smooth, mild flavor. Easy to brew and easy to sip.

This special late-winter tea was picked in early December, later than most baozhong for which leaves were harvested in November. The first infusion is delicate and crisp (a quality more typical in the spring), but subsequent brews become fuller and richer combining a long-lasting floral flavor with a creamy texture. This tea is extremely well-balanced with many layers of interest, a great find.

This batch has what I consider to be classic winter tea characteristics: floral aromas from the cup and dry leaves paired with a broad creamy finish.