In this article, I will review a 2021 Tai Ping Hou Kui Green Tea from Yunnan Sourcing.
Tea Specifications
Brand: Yunnan Sourcing
Tea: Tai Ping Hou Kui
Tea Varietal: Shidaye Cha
Vintage: April, 2021
Elevation: 300 Meters
Origin: Hou Gang village, Anhui, China
Review
These are some beautiful Tai Ping Hou Kui tea leaves which certainly leave an impression upon the eyes.
They are long, with a lot of white tea fuzz and hydrate almost instantly upon contact with water.
If you’re looking to impress a guest, then this would be a lovely tea to present to them.
Amount of Tea: 4 Grams
Brewing Vessel: Ceramic Gaiwan
Type of Water: Bottled Water (Reverse Osmosis)
Steep Time: 30 Seconds – 30 Seconds – 30 Seconds
This tastes extremely green, with a lot of tree nut, umami and a bit of sweetness.
It certainly tastes a bit grassy, but it’s more reminiscent of spring dew and the tea has a bit of a cooling effect.
It becomes more floral in later steeps.
Very refreshing on the palette.
A lingering taste on the tongue, without much of the astringency which green tea is often known for.
Flavor notes: Green vegetation, cut grass, tree nuts, umami, fresh bamboo, and orchids, with a general sweetness.