My first order from TeaVivre came in! I was really excited to get the green tea sampler of their new spring harvest. Can’t wait to try them all! Plus, I am a total sucker for free prizes, and I love the beautiful silk scarf they sent. (There are little shoes printed on it :) It’s adorable!)
At first impression, this Long Jing reminds me a lot of the phoenix bud tea I got from Upton. They’re both China greens and they have a similar appearance: long, narrow olive-green leaves with a velvety finish. They both have a predominantly vegetal flavor, but the Long Jing is more nuanced, I think, with some mineral notes rounding it out. I love that someone said it tastes like chicken soup! I’m not really picking up on that, but I guess it does lean more toward the savory than the sweet. It is also very relaxing, the perfect tea to unwind with.
I’ll probably have another cup while I plan my next order!
