Wet leaves smell minerally, woody, and musty. A bit of sweetness like raisins.
Rinsed once.
First infusion: Liquor tastes woody and comforting, fairly astringent (probably because I steeped for like 15 seconds instead of 10s).
Second infusion: Cleaner, lighter, still musty and still a hint of dryness and slight astringency but not bitter. More enjoyable than the first.
Third infusion: The best one yet. Light, good body, no astringency.
I have to confess it tastes similar to the other raw pu er I’ve tried, but more astringent in the first couple steeps. It’s fine but nothing really stands out about it.
Rating: 81
Flavors: Astringent, Mineral, Musty, Raisins, Wood
