Thé de haute montagne Li Shan

Steeped a cup after a long hike and the lilac note hit me right away, so delicate and pretty. The green apple crispness keeps it refreshing even as it cools, and that umami smoothness is genuinely something else at this altitude. Already ordered another bag.

The altitude really shows in the depth here—smooth and savory with a clean, crisp finish that lingers just long enough. I brewed it slightly cooler and the green apple came through bright without any bitterness. Already ordered another bag.

Got this as a summer splurge and the green apple note is surprisingly crisp on the first sip, then it settles into that smooth umami finish. Brewed it cold and it's become my afternoon ritual, no bitterness even when I left the leaves in a bit too long.