2007 is a hot year, weather-wise. We are getting 30C temperature even in Oct. So Kam
wasn't expecting good Autumn tea at all. First batch of 2007 Autumn TGY came out around mid Oct. but
Kam found it very unimpressive. Then came the 2nd harvest. Kam test drank, and
jumped out of joy through the roof!
According to tea ally, this batch was harvested and processed when northern
wind blew. Cool and dry air is the one big thing that turns good tea to superb
tea, ie., if the same batch of tea leaves is processed in cool and dry weather
(vs. warm and not dry enough), it would go up 1-2 grades. This batch, has all
the good conditions it takes to be a superb batch.
The tea is smooth and flavorous. And the echo is everlasting (exaggeration
but the GAN flavor really lasts a loooong time). Haven't had such TGY for
years. Fans, stock up while this batch lasts!
Kam's test brew parameters: 8 tea : 70 water by weight, brew time 20 sec.
Kam tested with a 4oz gaiwan (Kung
Fu Cha brewing). Can last about 7 infusions with tea color pretty much the
same throughout the process!
General information: Tie Guan Yin is the best selling tea type of Southern China and Taiwan. It's also the most popular tea for Kung Fu Cha. (general information on
oolong tea)
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