really exceptional Vietnamese sheng
I tried two amazing teas from Viet Sun, of course sheng from Vietnam, that I bought as loose teas, along with another sheng and a couple of black tea versions. I've tried earlier versions from this area, from these local (indigenous / "hill tribe") villages, but these seemed especially good. Across pretty much all the dimensions too: positive flavor profile, good brightness, intensity and sweetness, positive complexity and balance, nice mouthfeel, some aftertaste expression. One was pleasantly fruity, shifting from lychee to pear, with the other expressing a balanced range of different flavor aspects.
I'm not sure why these were so exceptional. They might be the best sheng I've yet to try from Vietnam.
https://teaintheancientworld.blogspot.com/2026/06/viet-sun-y-ty-dao-and-hmong-village.html
Posted Jun 7, 2026, 4:37 AM UTC