Nov 4th, '16, 10:29
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by Rui » Nov 4th, '16, 10:29
kuánglóng wrote:2015 Lao Shu Bai Cha (C.Taliensis)
Surprisingly complex and dynamic - pretty fruity (mainly berries), spicy and woody, a thick, almost oily soup and not overly dominating cha qi. One chameleon of a tea and excellent bang for the buck.
Actually I am a big fan of this tea as I have bought a cake for the past couple of years.
Gorgeous tea cake too.
Nov 4th, '16, 08:45
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by kuánglóng » Nov 4th, '16, 08:45
2015 Lao Shu Bai Cha (C.Taliensis)
Surprisingly complex and dynamic - pretty fruity (mainly berries), spicy and woody, a thick, almost oily soup and not overly dominating cha qi. One chameleon of a tea and excellent bang for the buck.
Nov 4th, '16, 06:47
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by Rui » Nov 4th, '16, 06:47
Today I am sipping 2008 ZHONG XIN BANUO from Canton Tea Company. The cake is medium to high compressed but the top layer of leaves came out fairly easily in layers. Very drinkable already. By now it has lost the usual youth sweetness and bitterness of raw pu'er teas. So far it has developed well and I have already put the rest of the cake in the humidor at around 70% relative humidity.
Nov 4th, '16, 06:43
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by Rui » Nov 4th, '16, 06:43
Haddemall wrote:Rui wrote:Today's turn is 2016 HEART OF THE CITY from White2Tea. This is the second last tea remaining for me still to taste of this year's stable excluding the two expensive ones.
Curious to hear what you think. Really enjoy your notes so thanks for keeping up.
It was a very nice tea all in all, oily (viscous) and with some upfront sweetness and a very slightly bitter aftertaste due its young age. The gushu like aroma comes through very nicely. I am going to keep the rest of the sample in storage to try in a year's time and see how it develops rather than drinking the rest now.
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Nov 4th, '16, 06:17
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by Haddemall » Nov 4th, '16, 06:17
Rui wrote:Today's turn is 2016 HEART OF THE CITY from White2Tea. This is the second last tea remaining for me still to taste of this year's stable excluding the two expensive ones.
Curious to hear what you think. Really enjoy your notes so thanks for keeping up.
Nov 3rd, '16, 18:17
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by stevorama » Nov 3rd, '16, 18:17
Essence of Tea 'Tasting for Chemicals' set. Noticed a subtle difference between the pesticide and pesticide free teas. Actually I liked both teas, but preferred the pesticide free. Brewing at the same time may have thrown off the comparison given the lasting mouth feel and sweetness of the teas. But brewing side by side seemed appropriate.
Nov 3rd, '16, 10:54
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by kuánglóng » Nov 3rd, '16, 10:54
Rui wrote:
Ban Payasi has been in my humidor since I bought it a while back. It is probably time for me to try it...
I still haven't tried most of the french stuff (TdC) Too busy with shopping around, taking humidity measurements and posting nonsense here
Nov 3rd, '16, 10:39
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by Rui » Nov 3rd, '16, 10:39
kuánglóng wrote:Rui wrote:Today's turn is 2016 HEART OF THE CITY from White2Tea. This is the second last tea remaining for me still to taste of this year's stable excluding the two expensive ones.
400 posts. Congrats, Rui - let's keep this old thread alive
Sipping some 2014 Laos Ban Payasi. My first impressions haven't been that memorable but then the tea arrived somewhat dry so I sent it on a one week tropical holiday simulation in a caddy. Today it took four quick steeps to sort of wake up the 5g. Telling from the kuwei, huigan and aftertaste there seems to be some serious juice in these leaves but they seem to need a lot more time to get their act together.
LOL someone has to do it.
Ban Payasi has been in my humidor since I bought it a while back. It is probably time for me to try it...
Nov 3rd, '16, 06:34
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by kuánglóng » Nov 3rd, '16, 06:34
Rui wrote:Today's turn is 2016 HEART OF THE CITY from White2Tea. This is the second last tea remaining for me still to taste of this year's stable excluding the two expensive ones.
400 posts. Congrats, Rui - let's keep this old thread alive
Sipping some 2014 Laos Ban Payasi. My first impressions haven't been that memorable but then the tea arrived somewhat dry so I sent it on a one week tropical holiday simulation in a caddy. Today it took four quick steeps to sort of wake up the 5g. Telling from the kuwei, huigan and aftertaste there seems to be some serious juice in these leaves but they seem to need a lot more time to get their act together.
Nov 3rd, '16, 06:01
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by Rui » Nov 3rd, '16, 06:01
Today's turn is 2016 HEART OF THE CITY from White2Tea. This is the second last tea remaining for me still to taste of this year's stable excluding the two expensive ones.
Nov 2nd, '16, 06:08
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by Rui » Nov 2nd, '16, 06:08
Today I am sipping 2016 INTO THE MYSTIC from White2Tea. Very nice aroma and viscosity. A tea for one to buy and hold for a while.
Nov 1st, '16, 08:56
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by Rui » Nov 1st, '16, 08:56
Sipping 2016 DIVING DUCK from White2Tea. This is a very nice young sheng.
Oct 31st, '16, 15:36
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by jayinhk » Oct 31st, '16, 15:36
stevorama wrote:jayinhk wrote:stevorama wrote:1999-2006 Traditional Storage Raw and Ripe Pu Erh Mix. From tealifehk (Jayinhk.) Very pleasant and drinkable blend. Smooth. Relaxing.
I think I'll join you!
Yes!
Just finished up my sample of this. It's a good one! Definitely a fan of the hong kong storage.
Thanks, the mix is a good example! I had a few taels in a bag that have been airing out for over a year. Just the tiniest hint of storage to it and it's super smooth!
Oct 31st, '16, 15:19
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by stevorama » Oct 31st, '16, 15:19
jayinhk wrote:stevorama wrote:1999-2006 Traditional Storage Raw and Ripe Pu Erh Mix. From tealifehk (Jayinhk.) Very pleasant and drinkable blend. Smooth. Relaxing.
I think I'll join you!
Yes!
Just finished up my sample of this. It's a good one! Definitely a fan of the hong kong storage.
