
$26.90 / cake
4.6 (108 reviews)
Fresh bean and grassy notes with sweet umami character. Light, refreshing body makes it perfect for morning drinking.
The leaves are flat and needle-like with a distinctive pale green color that appears almost white-green. They are thin and delicate with visible veining. A fresh bean aroma rises from the dry material with grassy notes and a subtle sweetness.
Brewing produces a very pale yellow-green liquor with clarity. The first sip delivers smooth sweetness followed quickly by savory umami character. Fresh bean flavor is prominent throughout. The texture is silky and light-bodied. Grassy notes provide a refreshing backdrop to the sweet-savory interplay. The umami quality lingers after swallowing, coating the palate with persistent savory sweetness.
From Changxing County in Zhejiang Province, this represents a unique cultivar that produces pale leaves. Suitable for drinkers who enjoy umami-rich greens with sweet-savory balance rather than purely vegetal profiles.