I think the issue, if there is an issue, is perhaps the sample size was only slightly above 3 grams, not really the amount I would use even in my smaller gaiwan which is 120ml as most of my readers are aware.
The leaves are opening well, and make a lovely sight and the scent is of grass, hay and steamed greens. I am not finding anything evolving in the taste as of yet, and am on brew three. Taking a break to let the leaves rest and awaken a bit before I go in for the next three steeps.
Steeps four and five. The vegetal astringency has dissipated somewhat, it is a mild, tea, slightly sweet, a little floral and very verdant. Not one, as the marketing says on Tea Aves website says that I would save for special friends though, not striking enough for that honor. I believe it is possible with more tea I could have written a different review, but with less than four grams to work with, it wasn't as full an exploration as my senses need to create a full, and evolving experience for my palate and for the tea itself to fully express its capabilities so I guess in the case of this particular Wenshan Baochong Oolong I won't know unless I buy some more which I am not certain I need to do. We shall see!
