I am pretty sure this is the one sent to me by Dexter (I have so many puerh samples from you! Thank you!) It’s marked 2011 on the label.
Yeah, this one I like. There’s something about it that reminds me of forest. Plus a very sweet scent that comes and goes. And a hint of spice. I think I liked the other one better, though. The one I said I didn’t like. Whoops!
10s rinse, few minute rest, 10s steep.
This would be really good with a little cinnamon.
12s: Oh boy, this is really strong. I wasn’t really expecting that. Why, I don’t know. I have had this before. My tongue is tingly. I think I’d call this leather. Maybe. Possibly.
Actually, this is a very nice counterpoint to fresh veg, guac and salsa…
12s: More of the same, also lots of distractions playing with the cat.
12s: More tingly tongueness again.
12s: Still going strong.
I’ve had to refill my Zojirushi, whoops. This thing takes forever to boil.
Etc. I’ll edit, I suppose.
I’ve had 4 more steeps and it won’t quit. Maybe it’s time to put it away…
rinse, maybe even twice ( sorry if you do and ignore it ;) shorter steeps,almost flash until you get accustomed to the taste