2019 ZSL Walong
from TeaEncounter
In a Sentence
Easy floral drinker with silky texture and moderate depth
Wet Leaf Aroma
Very floral, fragrant, peaches, sweet, green, herbal mineral
Tasting Notes
Coherent silky mouthfeel, light bitterness, good texture, but thin (much better in zini), taste is good, starts off with malty sweetness, peaches, sticky, herbal, astringency with higher temp, qi feels soft, appears smoother with later steeps, good patience
Journal
2025-06-05
Today I’m testing the last small bit of the sample in a small Gaiwan. It’s very sweet, oily, and mellow—almost like lemonade—making it very easy to drink. Maybe, like in the last session, the long resting time in the bag has enhanced the taste, and the Gaiwan seems to bring out the brighter notes. Quite enjoyable on these early summer days.
It goes down smoothly, with light floral notes (though not as strong as before) and sweetness that stands out. There’s less of the herbal character I tasted earlier, - overall quite nice.
I find it a great tea for anyone not familiar with raw puerh yet.