Dominic,
Some time ago you suggested several teas from Teaspring. I bought three of them:
Shui Xian 200 grams Bi Luo Chun 200 grams Long Jing 200 grams
I have now had time to try them using various brewing parameters. I thought you might be interested in the results.
Shui Xian. You suggested this one when I asked for something like what is typically served in Chinese restaurants. It is indeed very much like that. I am still getting to know this tea, but so far I give it a rating in the middle of the Very Good range. It is not close to Excellent. For me, this is not an everyday tea nor one that I would make in more than 1-2 cup pots. It is very similar to something from Upton called Wu Yi Water Fairy.
Bi Luo Chun. I have not done as much with this one because the first couple of pots had a funny aftertaste. I am still experimenting. So far, I would rate this as in the upper Good range or maybe lower Very Good range. It is very similar to something from Upton called Pi Lo Chun.
Long Jing. I saved this one for last. This is an excellent tea. I can enjoy 1-2 cups, or I can make a large pot (5-6 cups) and drink it all day while working at my desk. So far, I have brewed it at 160. I want to try it cooler, as you suggest. I think this will become a staple.
Given my reaction to these, do you have any others to recommend?
Again, thank you for your help and insight.