: If a tea tastes "sour" or overly smoky, it may be too fresh. Authentic charcoal-roasted tea often needs to rest for 3–6 months to let the "fire" settle. Beware of "Mother Tree" Marketing : Authentic Da Hong Pao
: $0.10 - $0.25/gram. Grown in the flatlands; often more "roasty" but lacks the complex mineral "rock rhyme." 4. Critical Buying Tips buy wu yi oolong tea
Those who prefer high fragrance and a bold "masculine" energy. (Water Immortal) : If a tea tastes "sour" or overly