6 Responses to Jingjiatang’s 2013 Xile (Youle) [Episode 146]

1. Puyuan says:

   February 23, 2016 at 5:18 pm

   With all that talk ages ago, I only had this one in sample form. Back then they were making them in tiny ball form. I remember the tea being a bit light on body, but decently coating. The standout was very definitely the qi. Big bargain in that respect. I had the 14 Xile from a sample this year, and it’s an interesting contrast. It’s a thicker, fuller, more stimulating tea, goes well in the mouth and throat, but it’s not psychoactive like the 13. JJT takes a great deal of care with the shaiqing/fixation of the leaves (and the rest), so if you like a cake in the first place, it will be a good bet for aging.

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   • James says:

     February 25, 2016 at 1:57 am

     Hi puyuan,

     Thanks for the comment as well as putting JJT on the radar.. Interesting to hear about the 2014 Xile. Sounds a bit different. Certainly no complaints about the quality of this tea for the price.

     Cheers,
     -James

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2. Doug says:

   February 23, 2016 at 5:37 pm

   I feel like I’m watching an alternative viewing of The Royal Tenenbaums.

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   • James says:

     February 25, 2016 at 1:57 am

     Thanks for the compliment Doug. I’ve always wanted to be in a Wes Anderson movie.

     Cheers,
     -James

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     • Doug says:

       February 25, 2016 at 6:09 pm

       Yes, it was meant as a compliment. I sported quite a bit of fila wear back in the day, and I love Wes Anderson!

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       • James says:

         February 28, 2016 at 12:06 am

         Wes Anderson rates highly around here too. The rare director that is well-liked by both myself and the girlfriend :).

         Cheers,
         -James

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