I didn’t think I liked white teas. In fact, I didn’t think I liked this tea. But two days ago, I had it again for the first time since I started paying attention to water temperature. Delish. Light, grassy/vegiteal, and easy to drink. I’m adding it below the oolong on my this-is-all-I-want-to-drink list.
Standard mug – blue pottery. 1 tbsp. gently steaming water. 5 minutes.
Second brewing. 6 minutes.
I was hoping to try a third brewing but I fear I might be tea-d out for the evening.
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White teas scald and get bitter REALLY easily if the water’s too hot. Also shorter steeping times might help with the taste as well.
Oooh, this sounds good. Rishi and I have been getting along quite splendidly thus far, so this one might have a place on a future order.
You should try a silver needle – I find those to be particularly lovely. Most vendors make one and they’re typically good across the board. Of course, I love the one from my life partner – Samovar.
Jillian ~~ Thanks. I’ll try steeping it for less time next time I make it.
takgoti ~~ I think the only silver needle I’ve had was in pyramid bags. I don’t remember being impressed with it. But it was bagged and back when I was just starting to drink anything other than black teas and flavored black teas. I will remember that though next time I buy white tea.
I googled Samovar because I wasn’t quite sure it wasn’t your gf or bf and you were referring to a tea gifted by them. =)
White teas scald and get bitter REALLY easily if the water’s too hot. Also shorter steeping times might help with the taste as well.
Oooh, this sounds good. Rishi and I have been getting along quite splendidly thus far, so this one might have a place on a future order.
You should try a silver needle – I find those to be particularly lovely. Most vendors make one and they’re typically good across the board. Of course, I love the one from my life partner – Samovar.
Jillian ~~ Thanks. I’ll try steeping it for less time next time I make it.
takgoti ~~ I think the only silver needle I’ve had was in pyramid bags. I don’t remember being impressed with it. But it was bagged and back when I was just starting to drink anything other than black teas and flavored black teas. I will remember that though next time I buy white tea.
I googled Samovar because I wasn’t quite sure it wasn’t your gf or bf and you were referring to a tea gifted by them. =)