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Thanks, Fencerman.
Amazing tea Dustin. Thanks so much.
Do something different, something different will happen. ( Gong Fu Garden )
I've been enjoying this all day and like it well enough that I think it deserves a second post.
Props to Dustin.
Props to Dustin.
Do something different, something different will happen. ( Gong Fu Garden )
Well here is my little review -
I have been enjoying this each morning at work.
The color was a really nice light amber that showed off beautifully in my class Bodum cup. And the leaves were surprisingly beautiful.
I don't have a lot to say, except that it just struck me as perfectly lovely and simple. It was less bold than I was expecting and reminded me of a delicate oolong. I found the astringency to somehow be "soft" at least that was my impression. The flavor seemed full and rounded. I really enjoyed it and would love to purchase it for part of my morning rotation. I'm quite taken with this brew.
Very nice, thanks Dustin!
I have been enjoying this each morning at work.
The color was a really nice light amber that showed off beautifully in my class Bodum cup. And the leaves were surprisingly beautiful.
I don't have a lot to say, except that it just struck me as perfectly lovely and simple. It was less bold than I was expecting and reminded me of a delicate oolong. I found the astringency to somehow be "soft" at least that was my impression. The flavor seemed full and rounded. I really enjoyed it and would love to purchase it for part of my morning rotation. I'm quite taken with this brew.
Very nice, thanks Dustin!
I put most of the sample in my large western stoneware basket pot, brewed at around 180 for 5 minutes first time, 7 mintues second time. just about to brew a third time using the basket in my mug directly.Wesli wrote: What brewing parameters have you guys been successful with/.??
Very interested how others are brewing... The leaves don't expand much. I saved enough out for a gaiwan session, I'll let everyone know how that goes this weekend.
May 8th, '08, 17:12
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I love to look at the leaves of this stuff. Beautifully made, so atypical for the land of CTC.
I can't help agree -- at least basically -- about this tea. The liquor is a very engaging color. I have been brewing it in a manner that I understand to be pretty standard for Indian teas: 2.5 gr to 6 oz boiling for 3 m the first steep and then moving up more or less to 5 m, 8 m, 11 m. I haven't gone beyond 4 infusions, but they are all satisfying. It's one of those teas that keeps urging me to brew again because the last one was so good.
I found the taste both sweet and tart like a fruit, subtle. The spent leaves are also beautiful, but not especially tippy.
[/size]TeaSource wrote:This is an absolutely stunning tea. It is composed of whole leaves and bud sets and brews up a translucent golden color. The cup is lighter, more delicate, and more complex than many teas. It's aroma and flavor are sweet (almost honey-like), slightly fruity, and crisp.
I can't help agree -- at least basically -- about this tea. The liquor is a very engaging color. I have been brewing it in a manner that I understand to be pretty standard for Indian teas: 2.5 gr to 6 oz boiling for 3 m the first steep and then moving up more or less to 5 m, 8 m, 11 m. I haven't gone beyond 4 infusions, but they are all satisfying. It's one of those teas that keeps urging me to brew again because the last one was so good.
I found the taste both sweet and tart like a fruit, subtle. The spent leaves are also beautiful, but not especially tippy.
*freak*! That was really good! Thanks Dustin! (not to be taken out of context)
That is one of the best Indian teas I've had. Beautiful leaves, wonderful taste.
Dustin, you're like a freak! How did you find this stuff?
I brewed it 3 min with boiling for 2 steeps, heading onto the third right now. I think it might work for gongfu, oolong style.
That is one of the best Indian teas I've had. Beautiful leaves, wonderful taste.
Dustin, you're like a freak! How did you find this stuff?
I brewed it 3 min with boiling for 2 steeps, heading onto the third right now. I think it might work for gongfu, oolong style.
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