Reviews of Teas & Herbal Teas from Anhui, China
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Anhui Emerald Seed from Adagio Teas
Style: Lu An Melon Seed – Region: Anhui, China83 / 100 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 4/5
Feb. 20th, 2015
The aroma of the leaves is a delicate blend of green beans and sesame seeds with a touch of spicebush flowers and hyacinth. There is also a tiny hint of chestnut at the finish, the aroma notes are not the strongest, but they are pleasant in their delicateness.
The taste is refreshing, it starts with a blend of melo...
Huoshan Huang Ya Yellow Tea from What-Cha
Style: Huangya – Region: Huoshan, Anhui, China90 / 100 Aroma: 9/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 4/5
Sep. 4th, 2014
The aroma of the dry leaves is quite sweet, there are notes of lightly roasted sweet corn, gently roasted sesame seeds, bamboo leaves, and a tiny hint of tomato leaves. At the finish of the sniff there is a hint of smoke. It is odd, every yellow tea I have had has had that tiny hint of smoke at the finish, I find that ...
Read Full ReviewJing Xian Ti Kui from Life in Teacup
Style: Green Tea – Region: Anhui, China93 / 100 Aroma: 9/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 5/5
Sep. 3rd, 2014
The aroma of the dry leaf is very fresh smelling, blending notes of roasted sesame and peanuts with green bean and spinach. There is a tiny hint of sauteed mushrooms at the finish, giving the tea a hint of savory.
The first steep's mouthfeel is quite smooth, it was the first thing I noticed, after my initial enjoyme...
Liu An Gua Pian Green Tea from TeaVivre
Style: Lu An Melon Seed – Region: Xiuning, Anhui, China97 / 100 Aroma: 10/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 4/5
Jun. 23rd, 2014
The aroma is quite vegetal and also quite nutty, with note of green beans, spinach, chestnut, sweet sesame seed paste (Halva for those who enjoy Middle Eastern desserts) and a very delicate finish of toast. It manages to be sweet and vegetal without the clashing, in fact sniffing this tea makes me a bit hungry.
The ...
Ming Qian Huang Shan Mao Feng from Teasenz
Style: Mao Feng Green Tea – Region: Huangshan, Anhui, China80 / 100 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 4/5
May. 13th, 2014
The aroma is sweet, a blend of delicate cherry and a delicate floral and fresh vegetation. Sniffing this tea reminds me of the aroma of spring rain and refreshing cool air, it is very evocative and delicate.
The first thing that strikes me after my first sip of the first steep is how refreshing it is, I feel revita...
Huang Shan Mao Feng Green Tea from TeaVivre
Style: Mao Feng Green Tea – Region: Huangshan, Anhui, China90 / 100 Aroma: 9/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 4/5
Apr. 7th, 2014
A mix of strong vegetal (I would say green bean and a hint of spinach) and sesame seeds. There is a finish of yeasty bread and cherries.
The beginning of the taste is sweet, gently sweet like honeysuckle nectar and sesame seeds. It reminds me a of the aftertaste you get when eating sesame Halva but with a vegetal qu...
Premium Tai Ping Hou Kui Green Tea from TeaVivre
Style: Taiping Hou Kui – Region: Huangshan, Anhui, China90 / 100 Aroma: 9/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 4/5
Nov. 1st, 2013
This tea is beautiful in appearance so it is not surprising that the aroma is also beautiful. It is very vegetal and slightly sweet. Once the leaves are brewed it is still very vegetal but also has a slight nuttiness.
The taste is smooth and the mouthfeel is buttery. it is vegetal and sweet with notes of sweetness ...
Nonpareil Te Gong Huang Shan Mao Feng Green Tea from TeaVivre
Style: Mao Feng Green Tea – Region: Huangshan, Anhui, China100 / 100 Aroma: 10/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 5/5
Jun. 7th, 2013
Starting with the dry leaves, I have to say this tea is beautiful. Bright green whole leaves and buds with a slight silvery fuzz, the aroma that comes from them is fresh and slightly floral, specifically it reminds me of yarrow.
The color of the liquid is a wonderful citrine color and the aroma is delightful. It re...
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