This is presumably the same tea that the previous reviewers tasted, but it's packaged in individual 6g pouches (24 packets totalling 150g). At $10, I paid a little more than the previous reviewers did, as well.

That said, this is now one of my favorite green teas. I find it best with a long steep in cooler water (4-5 minutes at 170° F). In addition to the grassy notes that I expect with most Chinese greens, there is a background fruitiness that I normally taste in silver needle whites. The tea has almost no astringency and a mild bitterness in the back of the throat.

As it cools, the fruity sweetness intensifies, with notes of dried apricots and honey.

Even with a long initial steep, I can get a second steeping that is still flavorful. The finish is muted and slightly earthy with a bit of a seaweed flavor, but still nice.

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Alex Zorach wrote: on March 21st, 2017

That's interesting that you found what is presumably the same tea packaged individually...that might be better for keeping it fresh. I was really blown away by how cheap this tea was when I bought it and I wouldn't be surprised if they raised the price, it seemed almost too good to be true.

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