2021 Manlin Gushu
from Shuitang
In a Sentence
A quiet mountain spring
Wet Leaf Aroma
Wild herbs, green, hints of floral and hunch of buttery note
Tasting Notes
The first impression is a silky texture reminiscent of gushu tea, with the slight pungency from young (green processed) leaves and low astringency. The taste is fresh and green, though the flavor profile is difficult to pinpoint precisely, leaning towards an overall herbal and flowery impression with wild herb undertones, slightly peppery and mineral. A subtle buttery creaminess also emerges in the taste. Soft sweetness and well rounded mouthfeel. A tea that communicates through subtle complexities rather and texture than overt taste. It has a feel of purity to it.
What it feels like
Even with its youthful vitality it has a soft Character. Gently energizing and uplifting. Clean an Green feel:)
Journal
This tea reminds me of the ZSL Man Lin from TeaEncounter—both share a clean Gushu character and express themselves more through subtlety than distinct flavor. They drink like mountain water, leaving a clear, pure impression, though this one carries a noticeably greener taste.
I appreciate the softness it shows, even at what seems to be a relatively young stage— appears younger than four years. For my personal preference still a tad too much of youthful greenness, but given this quality, it would be a great one to try in a few years time. Like all the teas, that I have tried from Shuitang also this one feels very good.
Also enjoyable brewed in a Gaiwan.
