2012 Pu-erh.sk samples part one

I recently received four 7 gram samples from Peter of Pu-erh.sk and so I give them a try.
 For these comparisons I use the whole 7 grams in my sheng pot. One tea per day.

First up is the YouLe gushu.

Now other youle I have tried have been very simple, lets see how this one does.
 The dry chunk looks to be smaller leaf and is a bit dark with some buds. It also is a bit more tightly compressed comparing to last years samples. The infused aroma of the leaf is very nice, reminding me of fresh farm straw, flower, and vegetable, a good sent very young and green. The brew is very pleasant with hints of straw and wood, and a bit of sweet flowers in the aftertaste.
The mouthfeel is good, coating well with a bit of tingle.
 I do have to push the infusions a bit as it is quite light and gentle.

 I dont find much bitterness at all maybe only a very little when given a very long infusion. It is a very pleasant tea with a nice mouthfeel, it slows down after about eight brews. The infused leaf is small with a few buds. The chi is very relaxing also.

Second is the MengSong.

  Now this one is from 60 year old trees. The dry sent has a bit more strength and bitterness. The first infusions bring aromas of fruit, orchid and straw. The liquor is quite strong and fruity. As the infusions pass the fruit flavor is a constant in the back of the throat but the bitterness comes to the forefront, although it is a good bitterness. I actually find it very interesting.

 The mouthfeel is a bit dry but filling. There is a very mellow chi feeling with this one, but it does have strength. It lasts a bit more than the Youle. The infused leaf is mostly medium size with a few large.
 It sits a little heavy in the gut, so I grab some japanese style peanuts, my favorite tea snack to counter it.

The next two days I will try the others.

 I have ordered a few pots and last years samples from Peter and have been very pleased with his great service and products.