Christian Wicks
1y ago
Wu Liang Shan Red (2022 Winter) from MyTeaPal Club
Wu Liang Shan Red (2022 Winter)
MyTeaPal Club
- Type
- Black Tea
- Origin
- Wuliangshan, Nanjian Yi Autonomous County, Yunnan Province, China
- Cultivar
- Yun Kang No.10
- Elevation
- ~2000m
- Steeping instructions
- 90-95˚C / 194-203˚F Gongfu style: 1g : 25ml, 5-10s for 3 infusions, then increment by desired intensity Western style: 1g : 80ml, 2min + 1min per infusion Bowl style: 1g : 80ml Cold Brew: 1g : 150ml, 2+hrs
- Description
- This tea was produced by following the traditional Dian Hong processing technique: withering, rolling, oxidation, and baking dry. The picking standard for this tea is one bud and two leaves, and it was harvested and processed in the winter of 2022. Compared with the 2023 spring harvest, this 2022 winter harvest tastes smoother and sweeter, thus it was chosen in our tea club. Its origin Wuliangshan is a famous mountain located in the Nanjian Yi Autonomous County, not only for its tea production but also for sightseeing. A cherry blossom valley on one side of Wuliangshan is a beautiful and popular site that attracts many tourists every year. This tea is produced near the cherry blossom valley, and the tea trees were planted a few decades ago using the robust Yun Kang No.10 cultivar, which was selectively bred from tea trees in Nannuoshan by Yunnan Province Academy of Agricultural Sciences Institute of Tea. It was recognized as a national level cultivar in 1987, sharing the same title with only four other cultivars in Yunnan.
Shipped in July 2023
Member posts
Sam Herzig
2y ago
It’s been a while, teapals! I’ve been busy taking notes, doing homework, and otherwise adjusting to the college lifestyle… but there’s nothing like tea to help slow things down and put everything in perspective. I’m imme… more
Wu Liang Shan Red (2022 Winter) from MyTeaPal Club
- mineral
- honey
- rose
- full
- malt
Matthew
2y ago
A gorgeous black tea which balances deeper and dryer notes with sweet and honeyed notes in a way that still impresses me.
Wu Liang Shan Red (2022 Winter) from MyTeaPal Club
- floral honey
- malt
- citrus peel
- wineskins
- mineral
Tea Muro 🍵🐱
3y ago
Wu Liang Shan Red (2022 Winter) from MyTeaPal Club
Brewing this tea using Western style. I think that is taste very similar using both western and gongfu style, I didn't get many different flavours using gongfu. It has a taste prof… more
- vegetal
- woody
- raisins
Tea Muro 🍵🐱
3y ago
Wu Liang Shan Red (2022 Winter) from MyTeaPal Club
Brewing fourth tea from the Yunnan Black teas. Not bad, but it seems boring for me, common black tea tastes, I liked the tea which I brewed yesterday more. It didn't bring many dif… more
- woody
- fruity
- vegetal
- roast
- blackberry
Kurt Johansen
3y ago
Wu Liang Shan Red (2022 Winter) from MyTeaPal Club
0 TDS distilled water with TeaCurious x recipe to make x TDS water. Very nice tea - only gets a 3.5 though because it's too similar to a "typical" black tea - I feel like I could… more
- fruity
- blackcurrant
- raisin
Matthew
3y ago
Very interesting brew with quite a distinct note to it. I wonder if anyone else got something similar. Very pleasant tea and one I’d definitely order again for myself!
Wu Liang Shan Red (2022 Winter) from MyTeaPal Club
Eyes - Dry Leaf: long, narrow leaves with a woody/twig-like appearance Nose - Dry Leaf: honey, malt, and berries Nose - Wet Leaf: sage, rhubarb, cacao, and salted caramel Eyes -… more
- honey
- Belgian white ale
- orange
- berry
Maria
3y ago
Nice to drink tea with friends on a Sunday morning. This tea surprised me; once again it smells like Jin Jun Mei, but it tastes a little fruity. A very pleasant drink.
Wu Liang Shan Red (2022 Winter) from MyTeaPal Club
A very pleasant tea; smells like a lighter Jin Jun Mei to me, but tatses a little more fruity.
- fruity
- citrus
- plum
Jenn archbold
3y ago
It’s 100 degrees and a little caramel, raisin flower nectar red is perfect for my morning lolling. Nice change from all the Japanese greens I’ve been drinking
Wu Liang Shan Red (2022 Winter) from MyTeaPal Club
- nectar
- roast
- fruity
- raisin
- blackcurrant
- caramel
- brown sugar
- milk
- maple syrup
- mineral
- slate
- wet wood
- flower nectar
Katherine
3y ago
Wu Liang Shan Red (2022 Winter) from MyTeaPal Club
Unfortunately, this tea was pretty boring for us. It was mostly wood and vegetal with no real changes or interesting notes. The final changes were especially not for me.
- vegetal
- woody
- sweet
- sour
Christian Wicks
3y ago
Wu Liang Shan Red (2022 Winter) from MyTeaPal Club
- sweet
- woody
- roasted
Sunflower13
3y ago
Now that this month’s teas are available, I copied Sunday’s log to the official entry 😄
Wu Liang Shan Red (2022 Winter) from MyTeaPal Club
I want to taste this tea again with a bigger cup and longer, fewer infusions. I like it, but less than yesterday’s tea.
- fruity
- red fruits
- woody