I’m not sure what to make of this! I was expecting something a little different based on the reviews and description.
Method: about 1tbsp (sounds like a lot, but these are small, pointy leaves), 8 oz, 205 degrees, 2 minutes, ForLife brew in mug strainer
Dry Leaf Aroma: This smells like a malted campfire.
Brewing Aroma: More campfire
Flavor: I think this tastes a little like dark malt. There’s some sweetness, which seems to be confusing my taste buds. On the one hand, it tastes a little smoky, but then there’s this lovely sweetness that comes charging through. I’m going to leave this note here for now, and then I am going to try this with a series of very short steeps, and compare. I didn’t dislike it… I’m just not sure exactly what to think!
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I’m so in love with this tea. Like deeply, seriously, meaningfully in love with this tea. I have a shitload and that makes me HAPPY! Keep playing with it and see if you find a happy spot with it. It was my second tea rapture after Special Dark and I <3 it
Will do! I am going to try short steeps at 30, 40, 50, etc. I will update then
Hey… Was it you who has the lacy looking Gaiwan? I saw a pic and I’m wondering where it came from. It’s gorgeous!!!
YES! That is my pretty gaiwan! I got it on Amamzon – I will find the link and send it to you
I would love the link. Thanks so much!!!
Here it is – and I’m pretty sure I didn’t pay that for it – I think it went UP – but it IS pretty:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IOINFVG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Oh my. That is pricey. But it’s so gorgeous!!!! I put it on my wishlist. We shall see. :)
Yeah I think it went up from when I bought it some months ago, but yes – so pretty
I’m so in love with this tea. Like deeply, seriously, meaningfully in love with this tea. I have a shitload and that makes me HAPPY! Keep playing with it and see if you find a happy spot with it. It was my second tea rapture after Special Dark and I <3 it
Will do! I am going to try short steeps at 30, 40, 50, etc. I will update then
Hey… Was it you who has the lacy looking Gaiwan? I saw a pic and I’m wondering where it came from. It’s gorgeous!!!
YES! That is my pretty gaiwan! I got it on Amamzon – I will find the link and send it to you
I would love the link. Thanks so much!!!
Here it is – and I’m pretty sure I didn’t pay that for it – I think it went UP – but it IS pretty:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IOINFVG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Oh my. That is pricey. But it’s so gorgeous!!!! I put it on my wishlist. We shall see. :)
Yeah I think it went up from when I bought it some months ago, but yes – so pretty