Will R.
My favourite of the Spring 2020 teas and one I will look out for every year! This tea is clean and well produced. It has a perfectly balanced flavour, enough sweetness and fruity character, but with a satisfying bite. The result is a relaxing body sensation from many wonderful infusions!
Iggy P.
This tea has developed a very sweet aftertaste already. Just amazing. Had to buy the whole cake instead of a sample.
Viktor
good for hot day, чай для жаркого дня
Очень удачно заварил этот чай ,на улице жара плюс 36, чай свежий с очень тонким ароматом , приятно вязкий ,с очень легкой горчинкой,цветочно-травянистый освежающий вкус с легкой кислинкой, наверное будет хорош холодным в жару.Рекомедую попробовать!
Good tea for hot summer day, fresh floral test with fragile aroma, medium astringency and low bitterness .
ccrtea
Clarity, depth, and a touch of smoke
The 2019 Ao Ne Me is similar too, but different than, the 2018 version. The 2018 has a dominant "toasty/nutty" note that is very attractive on top of great mouthfeel, sweetness, and qi.
The 2019 has a cleaner processing but carries unique Ao Ne Me base character similar to last year. The nutty/toasty note is not very prominent, but at the end of the aroma experience, resonating in the mouth is a note of smoke (like wood smoke). For some this is an added benefit. For me personally, I don't care for that bit, but despite that, this tea is fantastic and I would recommend trying it. Perhaps a sample if smoke scares you off, but otherwise a full cake will not disappoint! (and even for me, who can't stand smoke, I still enjoy drinking this tea a lot!)
John S
One of my favorites
Starts out strong with interesting flavor, then settles down into a wonderful, long and steady session. Not much bitterness at all. Some astringency that changes quickly into a very satisfying juicy thick mouthfeel. The 2018 was one of my favorites and the 2019 is just as fine. Powerful Cha Qi that makes me want to think all day.