Jade Tips (Mao Jian) - Hojas Sueltas

The dry leaves are dark and wiry, just as described, and they unfurl beautifully in the cup. The clean vegetal taste is exactly what I hoped for, with that subtle almond note showing up on the finish. This is my new everyday brew.

That lingering almond sweetness really comes through on the second steep, and the clean vegetal taste makes it perfect for slow mornings. The leaves held up beautifully for three rounds before losing their character.

The dry leaves are dark and wiry, and they unfurl beautifully in the cup—the almond sweetness really does linger long after each sip. It's become my go-to afternoon ritual, and one pot gives me three good steeps without losing that clean, vegetal character.