I wish I could strike my first review from the record because I was wrong. I was such a pu’er rookie and kind of jumped into the deep end with Noble Mark…and I brewed it all wrong.
I didn’t take detailed notes and I kind of mainlined it so I have no idea what each steep tasted like but I did 10 steeps. Noble Mark is a deliciously creamy and suprisingly light shu. And there is no post-fermentation smell at al (ignore that part of my first review—it was my rookitude). It actually smells a bit floral. The taste is a combination of whipped cream and light milk chocolate with some berry notes. It’s what I call a gentleman shu. It’s not going to kick you in the face or assert itself too much. It’s beautiful in it’s elegance.
I have a sample of the cake version of this tea that I am steeping now. Should be interesting to see the differences.
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“gentleman shu” That’s the perfect description of this amazing tea. :)) Will be interesting to hear what you think about the cake version.
It’s the only way I can think of to describe it so I am glad it works :)
The cake is so far even better if that’s even possible.
Ha ha ha!! I was just telling someone about “gentleman shu” and they heard it as “gentleman’s shoe”. I couldn’t figure out why they weren’t more excited about the review. Then I found out they were thinking of a shoe. I like your review quite alot, my friend!!!! And guess what? Your glass mug/infuser just arrived! I am going to pack it and ship it this afternoon!!!!!!! Yay!!!!
Haha. That gave me a good chuckle. I’m currently drinking the cake version now and it’s a little bit less gentlemanly.
Yay! I’m so happy. I can’t wait. I’ve been trying to find a good interim mug and it’s been a big failure. I should also warn you to expect another order from me soon but I am trying to hold off until the new Phatty Cakes are available :)
Yo! The new phatty cakes are here. We express shipped a few tongs so we could get our hands on them and make them available for a few people before the big shipment arrives. If you want some, you and I can take care of your order over email since they are not on the site yet. Good stuff. They were pressed on 4/25/2013. Still fresh from pressing, the next couple of months are gonna see these things opening like crazy. We have already went through one whole cake here in the store and really enjoy it. You can have them for $15 each. I am sure they will be on site for $17 or more. And if you really like it, let me know and I can swing even better pricing on a tong (7 cakes). I had quite a few pressed and I’m glad I did. It will be as popular as the Phatty Cake: Original.
Thanks! [email protected] but I know you already have it.
I just emailed. I just ordered one for now but I will be back for more of probably this and Phatty Cake Prime. It’s replaced coffee in the morning. Do you know how many things I tried before I could quit coffee?
Oh nice! I’ve been Waiting for the new cakes :) Terri sent me a bunch of mandala teas to try that I am loving so far :)
OOHH I am going to be getting one of these too!
“gentleman shu” That’s the perfect description of this amazing tea. :)) Will be interesting to hear what you think about the cake version.
It’s the only way I can think of to describe it so I am glad it works :)
The cake is so far even better if that’s even possible.
Ha ha ha!! I was just telling someone about “gentleman shu” and they heard it as “gentleman’s shoe”. I couldn’t figure out why they weren’t more excited about the review. Then I found out they were thinking of a shoe. I like your review quite alot, my friend!!!! And guess what? Your glass mug/infuser just arrived! I am going to pack it and ship it this afternoon!!!!!!! Yay!!!!
Haha. That gave me a good chuckle. I’m currently drinking the cake version now and it’s a little bit less gentlemanly.
Yay! I’m so happy. I can’t wait. I’ve been trying to find a good interim mug and it’s been a big failure. I should also warn you to expect another order from me soon but I am trying to hold off until the new Phatty Cakes are available :)
Yo! The new phatty cakes are here. We express shipped a few tongs so we could get our hands on them and make them available for a few people before the big shipment arrives. If you want some, you and I can take care of your order over email since they are not on the site yet. Good stuff. They were pressed on 4/25/2013. Still fresh from pressing, the next couple of months are gonna see these things opening like crazy. We have already went through one whole cake here in the store and really enjoy it. You can have them for $15 each. I am sure they will be on site for $17 or more. And if you really like it, let me know and I can swing even better pricing on a tong (7 cakes). I had quite a few pressed and I’m glad I did. It will be as popular as the Phatty Cake: Original.
Thanks! [email protected] but I know you already have it.
I just emailed. I just ordered one for now but I will be back for more of probably this and Phatty Cake Prime. It’s replaced coffee in the morning. Do you know how many things I tried before I could quit coffee?
Oh nice! I’ve been Waiting for the new cakes :) Terri sent me a bunch of mandala teas to try that I am loving so far :)
OOHH I am going to be getting one of these too!