Is scratchy throat a sign of bad tea?

[Teafortea]

I was having this black Alishan Taiwanese tea 2022 from a french Taiwan vendor and since the first sip I have a cat in my throat, that is the only way I can express it in french. I keep clearing my throat. I've had black Lishans from TTC and hojo and never encountered this before. Bad tea or just bad me?

[Bok]

Yes. Sounds like pesticides.

[Teafortea]

Ok, yikes. Thx for your input.

[Rob]

Could it not just be the roast or the tannins? These factors do seem to give a drying sensation on the mouth and throat.

[Bok]

Could it not just be the roast or the tannins? These factors do seem to give a drying sensation on the mouth and throat.

Can be, but it wouldn't be as extreme in my view, unless the poster is especially sensitive? Hongcha is often harvested in summer > lots of insects > so pesticides would make perfect sense. High mountain is harsh environment as well.

[Teafortea]

I can handle heavy roasted fine. I think it was pesticides...It subsided eventually but it took some time. I've never had that kind of feelinng that pronounced before.
One thing I'm glad is that I did a small small order of the teas from this vendor. Not ordering again. Today I had his one of his lishan, not impressed at all.

[Bok]

I guess I have a good idea which vendor this is… that happens when rookies think that selling tea is easy.

[d.manuk]

Why would it be a good sign

[Teafortea]

I usually react with headaches if the tea is not clean but scratchy throat was new to me. You’re right, why would that be a good sign.