China Congou Panyang (Panyong)
This tea has been retired/discontinued. Formerly TP60.
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Commercial Description
South China black tea with a bold leaf reminiscent of Keemun, but with its own uniquely interesting flavor.
Ratings & Reviews
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75 Aroma: 7/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 4/5Trailesque (156 reviews) on Feb. 13th, 2019
Didnt like this at first but it has grown on me. It is best warm-hot not piping hot - that allows the full nuanced flavor to come out. Earthy with a little citrus.
67 Aroma: 5/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 5/5Alex Zorach (1453 reviews) on May. 2nd, 2011
Clean tasting, mild, with a slightly bitter caramel-like quality. A bit flat, simple tasting, but very pleasant. Has a cooling quality, even when hot, and I think it would make a very classic iced tea.
I was expecting this tea to be similar to Upton's ZP20, Panyang Congou Select, because of the similar name, but it was very different. Not even a hint of smokiness in this tea.
Upton mentions "reminiscent of Keemun" but I think this refers to the leaf shape, not the aroma or flavor, which I found to bear little resemblance to Keemun.
This tea infuses very slowly. I find this tea can be steeped longer than Upton recommends, and in fact, tastes better this way. I enjoyed a seven-minute infusion: it brings out a bit of the complexity of the tea, and results in a more full-bodied cup.
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