this is a beloved cultivar by the locals but not as famed outside of the tea region
Through this comparative tasting
and cultivar shape what we experience in the cup and in the glass
calm and reserved
San Yang Feng (Lao Cong) - Spring 2018: extremely tender and clear texture with very pronounced Cong Wei throughout
Lu An Gua Pian 六安瓜片 Oolong this is a beloved cultivarTasting notes by vintageQi Shan, Lu An Traditionally Handmade, Early Spring 2023: Ultra umami and silky, with notes of gai lan. Qi Shan, Lu An 100% Handmade, Early Spring 2022: Beautifully balanced umami, nuttiness, and a buttery texture. Qi Shan, Lu An Early Spring 2022: Grassy, nutty, umami, and floral. Qi Shan, Lu An 100% Handmade, Mid Spring 2021: Roasted greens, floral tannins, and a focused aroma.