Tea: Yunnan Graceful Purple 'Zi Juan' Purple Varietal Green Tea
| Brand: | What-Cha |
| Style: | Green Tea |
| Region: | Yunnan, China |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 1 View All |
| Product page: | Yunnan Graceful Purple 'Zi Juan' Purple Varietal Green Tea |
Reviewer: Amanda
✓ 338 teas reviewed
✓ 59 of Green Tea
✓ 182 of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
✓ 26 of What-Cha
✓ 31 from Yunnan, China
✓ 100 from China
Review of Yunnan Graceful Purple 'Zi Juan' Purple Varietal Green Tea
April 16th, 2015
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 8 of 10 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 80 of 100 |
| Excellent | Good | Good Value |
So, this tea cracks me up, because on first examination, it smells like bacon! Ok, not really, but the blend of smokiness, leather, and sauteed mushrooms oddly reminds me of bacon, this tea is all about the savory, toss in some cooked spinach and a camphorous undertone and you have a green tea that has the essence of Yunnan. I am calling it that from now on because most teas from this region have it, though this tea leans more towards the savory side, which I like!
The first steep is very well rounded and smooth, it is very much so a full mouth sensation tea, starting off smooth on the tongue and turning to cooling as it slides down the throat. The taste is savory, there is no sweet to be found, with notes of sauteed mushrooms, very gentle smoke, a touch of seaweed, and finish of spinach. There is no camphor taste, just the cooling sensation, which is always a treat to have.
