Cultivar: Qingxin (ruanzhi) Oolong

Harvested by hand: May 14th, 2025

Origin: Da Yu Ling (2150 m), 95 K.

Process: Light oxidized and rolled Oolong

1. View

The dry leaves have a vivid green hue. The brew has great clarity and transparency with a very fresh yellow color. The open leaves are big and have red edges, sign of a good oxidation. 

2. Scents

The dry leaves smell like fresh lavender! The brew's scents are fresh and fruity with notes of peaches. The scents are natural and yet, there's also wonderful scent that feels like perfume.

3. Taste

Despite the apparent lightness of these 3 grams of Oolong, tasting this tea reveals all its power. The beginning is very sweet and light, though. There's also a nice coating and freshness in the mouth. Swallowing is a real pleasure. It's so smooth and silky. But then there is this powerful and deep feeling coming from the throat. A wave of energy seems unleashed. And there is this wonderful, sweet and 'spring' fresh aftertaste in the mouth! And all this only using 3 grams of tea in competition mode (6 minutes brew)!

Conclusion: Da Yu Ling is indeed the King of High Mountain Oolongs! This new tea plantation is particularly energetic with very bright scents. Brewing tip: to enjoy the light and elegant scents, use a baotai teapot or gaiwan for brewing. And don't use too many leaves!