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2018 Gaoshan Gushu from Shuitang

2018 Gaoshan Gushu

Wet Leaf Aroma
Flowery, fresh, young green, reminds me of Yishanmo Gushu, with extra candy, apricot,
Tasting Notes
Herbal, sweet and rock mineral, clear, somewhat light but with good coherent oily texture, qi is noticeable from the 1st steep, has a green freshness to it, still tastes young, good balance between herbal notes and sweetness, with little astringenc.. Good feel and great to drink now - toward the end sweet and smooth. Great patience. Very clean and good material.
In a Sentence
A well balanced airy fresh Gushu qi push
What it feels like
Like a flowery summer mountain meadow.
Details
Entry Date
04.09.2024
Country
China
Region
Xishuangbanna, Mengla, Yiwu, Gaoshanzhai
Season
Spring
Tea Master
Jinsong Yu
Price EUR/50g
56
Rating (1-5)
4.5
Properties
Kōu Gǎn i Mouthfeel: texture, density, softness, or dryness.
Light taste, but full bodied oily feel
Hóu Yùn i Throat resonance — the depth and length of the finish.
Smooth, silky with a little acidity noticeable
Qi (1-5) i The tea’s felt effect on body and mind.
4.5 poingant, with very nice depth.
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Has a nice coherent mouthfeel, invigorating energy, good patience and nice depth. All the traits of clean Gushu leaves and good processing.