Tea: Pu-erh Loose Jia Ji
A Pu-erh Tea from Upton Tea Imports
This tea has been retired/discontinued.
| Brand: | Upton Tea Imports |
| Style: | Pu-erh Tea |
| Region: | China |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 1 View All |
Reviewer: Alex Zorach
Member since Sep, 2009
✓ 1453 teas reviewed
✓ 25 of Pu-erh Tea
✓ 25 of Dark Tea
✓ 173 of Upton Tea Imports
✓ 382 from China
✓ 1453 teas reviewed
✓ 25 of Pu-erh Tea
✓ 25 of Dark Tea
✓ 173 of Upton Tea Imports
✓ 382 from China
Review of Pu-erh Loose Jia Ji
October 20th, 2009
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 4 of 10 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 47 of 100 |
| Mediocre | Fair | Overpriced |
Perhaps I'm not a "discerning pu-erh enthusiast" but I failed to appreciate this one any more than Upton's basic loose pu-erh, and it's about twice the price. The aroma is somehow lighter and less rich and earthy. It does have a clean aftertaste as described, but it's less intensely aromatic. I prefer ZH26 and although it's a bit different, I don't find this tea any more enjoyable than ZH20.
I'm starting to think Upton is just not the place for me to buy Pu-erh, as much as I love their Chinese black, green, and oolong teas.
