Jin Xuan oolong, 2020 from songbolin Taiwan, eco-cha

From vendor: machine picked, light pesticides used. 400 m elevation.

Brewed 8 grams in 125 mL porcelain pot with boiling water. Brewed 1 min / 1 min / 1 min 30 sec / 2 min 30 sec / 5 min

First 3 steepings: light floweriness with some honey notes. Very mild creaminess that i had to really search for to find.

After 3 steepings: flavor fell apart even with a long 5 min brew.

Leaves: no evidence of bug bites, indicative of at least some pesticide use. Lots and lots of stems! May therefore require 10+ grams per 125 mL.

Overall decent value for a very clean and natural tasting jin xuan but 2020 picking is a little weak.

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