Jin Shan Shi Yu means 'gold mountain timely rain'. It is grown and produced in Anhui province, China. The tea is crafted with young buds and leaves, harvested before or after spring rain. The name was derived from 1) the appearance of the 'raindrop' shape dry leaves 2) the location of the tea farms and manufacturers is near Gold Mountain village.
When blind tasting several Chinese green teas, it is not difficult to identify those teas (e.g., Gunpowder and Dragon Well) that have some unique characteristics. Jin Shan Shi Yu also falls into this category. Athough it is vegetal, it is mellow, licorice-sweet and elegant. It makes a real good cup of tea.
Jin Shan Shi Yu
Type: Green Tea Producing Country: China Preparation: 85°C 3 Min
Dry Leaf: Their dark green shiny twisted leaves also contain curls that look like tiny hooks. They have the scent of a pan fry tea, and are toasty & herbaceous.
Wet Leaf: It is obvious young leaves & buds were used to make this tea. When they unfurled, they smell fresh like cooked spinach.
Liquor: The pale yellow tea is refreshing and lengthy in the mouth. It is smooth but slightly peppery. It has an interesting flavor profile of asparagus freshness and licorice root sweetness.
Tee Score: 4 out of 5
