Autumn 2021 Experimental Black #5

Autumn 2021 harvest Sun-dried black tea Jingmai natural tea gardens 1 bud/2 leaves Overnight oxidation with leaves thinly laid on bamboo mats This batch was made on day four of our black tea production run. We used tender 1 bud/2 leaves material from the natural tea gardens of Jingmai Mountain. The leaves were processed in a similar way as batch #4: 28 hour withering, one hour of tight rolling, overnight oxidation and partial drying while the leaves were thinly laid on flat bamboo baskets, and sun-drying on the next day. Interestingly, despite using the same method as for batch #4, this tea has a lower level of oxidation. This could be explained by differences in temperature and humidity during the night (parameters we didn't monitor), or a quicker drying on the next day due to clearer skies. This tea features a more floral aroma than batch #4. The fragrance feels muffled at the beginning of the session and develops in the mouth more than in the nose. The soup has a medium thickness, low acidity and medium astringency. You'll particularly enjoy the balance between the acidity and astringency, which changes over the brews and makes the session more dynamic.