Before Drinking

[TwoPynts]

Before Drinking

by TwoPynts » Aug 11th, '10, 16:10

...how do you cleans your pallet so that you get the maximum spectrum of flavor from your tea?

[pb2q]

Re: Before Drinking

by pb2q » Aug 11th, '10, 16:26

...how do you cleans your pallet so that you get the maximum spectrum of flavor from your tea?

Olive oil has been used by some tea heads:

http://puerh.blogspot.com/2009/01/puer-competition-tasting-six-sheng-bing.html

http://puerh.blogspot.com/2010/06/1997-menghai-8582.html

I typically don't bother, but I am careful about introducing strong flavors before drinking tea, e.g. toothpaste/mouthwash, booze. Bananas really mess things up.

[Chip]

Re: Before Drinking

by Chip » Aug 11th, '10, 16:27

I just try not to eat anything for up to a half hour prior (depends on the spiciness of the food). I also do not brush my teeth for about the same 30ish minutes.

A little water is all ... if anything.

[TwoPynts]

Re: Before Drinking

by TwoPynts » Aug 11th, '10, 16:40

I guess I'll stop brushing my teeth and eating bananas before tea then.

I thought there might be some food or scent (like coffee) that could help prep the mouth and nose.