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drank Laoshan Black by Verdant Tea
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As I said in my tasting note for the Black Chocolate Genmaicha, I actually find the straight Laoshan Black to be more chocolatey and grainy than the version with actual cacao nibs and toasted grains added to it. Go figure. :) I think my next experiment will be to start comparing this against the other naturally chocolatey teas I have in my cupboard. This one really balances the cocoa notes with the roasted grain notes, rather than going full-on chocolate. I have to admit, some of the appeal for me with this tea comes from hearing about the He family and their commitment to organic farming and producing a high-quality product.

Flavors: Cocoa, Grain, Toasted

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 0 sec 3 g 10 OZ / 295 ML
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EmilyGee
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I bought this yesterday with the coupon you gave me, I’m excited to try it given all the excellent reviews! :)

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EmilyGee
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I bought this yesterday with the coupon you gave me, I’m excited to try it given all the excellent reviews! :)

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Well it has been over a year and everyone I know thinks my tea obsession is a bit out of hand, so… I guess I’m not a total newbie anymore. :)

I’m drinking a lot more pure tea these days, though I still love a good flavoured blend too. Current favourites: Chinese and Taiwanese blacks, fresh Chinese greens, oolongs both green and roasted, sheng puer.

I really love companies that buy directly from tea farmers, and have an emphasis on quality and sustainability. Favourites: Verdant, Whispering Pines, Eco Cha, White 2 Tea. I live in a small town in the middle of nowhere, so I buy almost all my tea online.

For hot tea, I’m usually brewing in either a 100ml gaiwan, or a 10oz mug with a steeping basket. For cold tea, I cold brew overnight in 500ml mason jars.

My cupboard on Steepster doesn’t include small samples, just the ones I have at least 15g of. So if you see something you’re interested in, I probably have enough to share. :)

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