JennAwhitecloud
3y ago
This osmanthus scented Tibetan tea from February (I think!) really makes for a great grandpa style with a little western oat milk. Perfect for a rainy grey day.
Osmanthus Scented Tibetan Tea (2018 Spring) from Yun He Shan
Osmanthus Scented Tibetan Tea (2018 Spring)
Yang Aijun
- Type
- Dark Tea
- Origin
- Ya'an, Sichuan Province, China
- Cultivar
- Lao Chuan Cha (Old Sichuan Tea)
- Elevation
- 800-1200m
- Steeping instructions
- Gongfu style: 1g : 30ml, 100˚C/212˚F, 10s + 10s per infusion Western style: 1g : 80ml, 100˚C/212˚F. Also suitable for boiling.
- Description
- The 2018/2020 Osmanthus Scented Ya Xi Loose Leaf Tibetan Tea is a masterful fusion of Ya’an’s traditional Tibetan dark tea with the delicate floral essence of osmanthus blossoms. The base tea originates from the 2018 Ya Xi Loose Leaf Tibetan Tea, made from the Lao Chuan Cha (Old Sichuan Tea) cultivar and meticulously processed over six months to develop its rich character and depth. In September 2020, this tea was carefully scented four times with freshly harvested osmanthus flowers from Ya’an. The scenting process, carried out with precision, allowed the tea leaves to naturally absorb the floral aroma at the peak of the osmanthus bloom. This delicate infusion enhances the tea’s underlying richness, creating a harmonious balance between the deep, earthy notes of Tibetan tea and the sweet, honeyed fragrance of osmanthus. The result is a tea that balances warmth and floral elegance, offering a smooth, full-bodied infusion with subtle fruity undertones and a lingering, golden sweetness. The osmanthus accentuates the tea’s natural depth, providing a refined sensory experience that bridges the bold tradition of Tibetan dark tea with the ethereal charm of floral-scented teas.
Shipped in February 2022
Member posts
Joan Manuel Bruach
3y ago
Osmanthus Scented Tibetan Tea (2018 Spring) from Yun He Shan
- osmanthus
- wet earth
- wet leaves
Björn Dennis Nawrath
4y ago
Definitely worth trying to get used to, uncommon tea for me so far as you can read out of my taste-/smell-notes.
Osmanthus Scented Tibetan Tea (2018 Frühling) from Yun He Shan
Heather LeBlanc
4y ago
Osmanthus Scented Tibetan Tea (2018 Spring) from Yun He Shan
Maria
4y ago
Tea session with my brother on this productive Saturday—I’ve gotten some writing and almost all of my chores done for the weekend. This tea presents a delicate balance between the osmanthus flowers and the tea leaves. S… more
Osmanthus Scented Tibetan Tea (2018 Spring) from Yun He Shan
Lovely balance between tea and flowers.
- osmanthus
JennAwhitecloud
4y ago
Today felt like a black tea day so I’m delving into the Tibetan osmanthus. The energies are both squirrelly and nebulous so I appreciate the grounded earthiness of this Yun He Shan. Go easy today ♥️
Osmanthus Scented Tibetan Tea (2018 Spring) from Yun He Shan
Matthew
4y ago
Wow, was not expecting much from this at the first smell of the dry and wet leaves, but I was absolutely blown away!
Osmanthus Scented Tibetan Tea (2018 Spring) from Yun He Shan
Eyes Dry Leaf: small, glossy, tightly-wound brown leaves Nose Dry Leaf: molasses, brown sugar, and raisin bread; slight high florality Nose Wet Leaf: moss and decaying wood, with… more
- decaying wood
- maple syrup
- sweet bread
- raisin
- osmanthus
- molasses
- honey
Tamás Tóth
4y ago
Osmanthus Scented Tibetan Tea (2018 Spring) from Yun He Shan
Wieteke
4y ago
I tasted the osmanthus scented hei cha from the February TeaClub. While going through a Covid-19 infection, so I am not sure my tasting notes are accurate, but I liked it anyway!
Osmanthus Scented Tibetan Tea (2018 Lente) from Yun He Shan
- bloemig
- osmanthus
- zoet
Thao
4y ago
Pleasant teatime with osmanthus scented tibetan heicha
Osmanthus Scented Tibetan Tea (2018 Spring) from Yun He Shan
- osmanthus
- sweet
- vanilla
Maria
4y ago
A nice tea session on my lunch break. I realized today that my trip last week and the week where I wasn’t allowed to drink has put me behind in the tasting of samples, so I’m going to try to do more sessions during the w… more
Osmanthus Scented Tibetan Tea (2018 Spring) from Yun He Shan
A subtle floral flavor and a nice finish. A very pleasant tea.
- osmanthus
Noah
4y ago
Mild but very enjoyable and super smooth!
Osmanthus Scented Tibetan Tea (2018 Spring) from Yun He Shan
Rachel
4y ago
I effectively tainted my own experiment by determining I was tasting pasta water and buttered noodles. After reaching that conclusion I hyper focused on it. I’ll try again another time 😔
Osmanthus Scented Tibetan Tea (2018 Spring) from Yun He Shan
- butter
- mushroom
- woody
- resin/sap
TeaTiff
4y ago
Osmanthus Scented Tibetan Tea (2018 Spring) from Yun He Shan
The dry aroma is so unique. Sweet and yet slightly woody with honeyed undertones. It reminds me of the macadamia flower honey I bought in Kauai. Wet aroma is similar but slightly r… more
Jade Falcon
4y ago
This was an interesting tea. I loved the warmth of the tea’s Cha qi down my throat and across my chest but the flavor profile was interesting! Not what I’d expect from a heicha so I need to sit with it for a while. I’ll… more
Osmanthus Scented Tibetan Tea (2018 Spring) from Yun He Shan