Moon Balloon Shu + Shai Hong blend aprox 6g

The scent reminded me of a darjeeling I liked from years ago once the water touched it. I gave this 4-stars because I did not get the richness as described. It was a little lighter and mildly sweet. The mouth feel was smooth, too.

Shai hong kind of overpowers the Shu, but you get just enough of that puer flavor to remind you it’s a blend. Delicious combination.

I've brewed these little tea cakes gongfu and in a thermos. Each time has been lovely. The jammy raspberry and chocolate tasting note is really accurate. I gave a few to my non-tea friend and they loved them, so I got more for the both of us.

A haiku gone rogue:

Hello, friend moon
Crisp nights, clear skies, tinge of frost
Moon Balloon Shu, take me there
Goodnight, friend moon

Lovely tea!

I brewed this grandpa-style, 205F in a big mug and the tasting description is pretty on point. The taste and aroma both start off with that recognizeable shou earthiness and chocolate syrupy sweetness, then it transitions to thick raspberry jam which adds another layer of sweetness. It really is like drinking a raspberry chocolate tort. The most interesting thing about this is that the finish is very lubricating; long after the sip, there is still lasting sweetness it still feels like my mouth is coated with a layer of raspberry jam. Overall lovely and interesting blend!