2021 Walong Gushu
from Shuitang
In a Sentence
Herbal mineral taste, pure, uprising qi.
Wet Leaf Aroma
Flowery, herbal green, moss, malt, trace of barnyard, - clean with a nice depth
Tasting Notes
Silky mouthfeel and oily coating, starts with a bright herbal astringent greeting, ethereal qi, clean waterlike feel, has a lightness to it, still quite green, mineral herbal character with little fruityness, hunch of malt and returning sweetness, good strength
What it feels like
Empowering, clear, with a nice depth to the qi.
Journal
2025-06-03
Today I am revisiting this tea in a small (45ml) Gaiwan. Right away, I feel it is very centering and calming, with a very clear feel. The taste still feels quite young, with a green facet to it—herbal and mineral notes come through lightly, along with a hint of green, youthful astringency. There is a very slight bitterness, but it complements the overall body of the tea nicely.
I noticed that my whole body feels meditative and calm; it has a certain strength that I really like, even with this small amount.
To me, this is a great example of Gushu tea: many layers, good mouthfeel, depth, and clean energy.