"Pine Needles" Green

One glance at the dry leaves and no other name seems possible. What does inspire curiosity is how the pluck, a bud and two leaves, was shaped into these fine needles. The leaf appearance seems austere, yet the cup is soft with a round vegetal finish without grassiness. It's a very good value for a pre Qing Ming tea.

Brewing suggestion: water at 90 degrees; fill mug or pot about 1/3 full first, wait a bit, then pour in more water.