2021 Gaoshanzhai Gushu
from TeaEncounter
In a Sentence
Enlivening, pure mineral sheng
Wet Leaf Aroma
Herbal, thyme, hibiscus, very light smell, like snow, clear
Tasting Notes
Grassy, green, Mineral, low bitterness, even with low temp, good mouthfeel, fresh like mountain water, fruity tones, green, enlivening cloudy qi - goes up to the head, getting more creamy after a few steeps
Journal
2025-05
I revisited this tea after one year. This time I used a Zini Pot.
The leaf quality comes through clearly, with a bright tartness (or acidity) typical of young sheng. Personally, I prefer when young sheng is processed a bit less green. The taste sits mostly at the front of the mouth—light and slightly thin at first—but gains depth as the session progresses and the green edge fades. The wet leaves give off a grassy, wild-herbal aroma; my girlfriend likened it to fruit or hibiscus tea. Overall, it’s a clean, calming tea with good energy—though still a bit green for my taste. A big plus: you can really feel the Gushu quality.