Feb 24th, '09, 15:50
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by Converted2Tea » Feb 24th, '09, 15:50
I tried my golden monkey today (adagio brand) and was not very impressed. I liked it but it was milder than i was hoping for. I am coming off of a lifetime coffee addiction so i was hoping for more of a robust flavor in the morning.
I used 8.5g for 14oz, steep for 3.5m at 205 degrees. Again, it was not bad tasting but I was hoping for more robust. Should i try adding more tea or increasing steep time or both?
i can't wait to get home to my apricot green!
Have a great day.
Feb 24th, '09, 16:35
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by stanthegoomba » Feb 24th, '09, 16:35
Sometimes the steep time for a black can be up to 4-5 minutes but you chose a good starting point. You're probably using enough leaf. I can't speak about Adagio's golden monkey, but if you're looking for a robust black have you tried a keemun?
Feb 24th, '09, 20:46
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by Converted2Tea » Feb 24th, '09, 20:46
No, but I think that may be my next try.
Thank you!
Feb 24th, '09, 21:57
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by geeber1 » Feb 24th, '09, 21:57
I've had some pretty stout Yunnans also. Adagio has a couple that you can buy samples of.
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by shogun89 » Feb 24th, '09, 22:52
Yeah, I've had the golden monkey and some Keemuns, I think the Keemun will give you that punch your looking for.
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by Salsero » Feb 24th, '09, 23:33
Yunnan Noir sounds like it may be just what you are looking for.
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by silvermage2000 » Feb 25th, '09, 15:21
Perhaps you should try irish breakfast.
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Feb 26th, '09, 06:53
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by Converted2Tea » Feb 26th, '09, 06:53
I marked down those that you have all recommended. I'll defintiely be doing some sampling of them all.
Thanks for the help.
Feb 26th, '09, 19:46
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by shardy53 » Feb 26th, '09, 19:46
You might want to check out the keemun Encore. It isn't as smokey as the concerto but it is a nice stout cup of tea. Also the Irish Breakfast tea is nice and robust too like silver image suggested.
Steve
