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Lindsay drank Earl of Anxi by Verdant Tea

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Oh man, this tea is so old, haha. The aromas have definitely faded. I went a little heavy with the leaf and hit it with boiling water to try to extract whatever flavour is still in there. Scent is slightly citrusy and vegetal with just a hint of the frankincense. Flavour is lightly floral and vegetal from the oolong and hints of the other ingredients are fleeting. It’s quite pleasant, but definitely not as interesting as it used to be. I’ll probably do a long second steep to see what else may be in there. Remember to enjoy your teas while they’re fresh, folks!

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Boiling 3 min, 0 sec 4 g 10 OZ / 295 ML

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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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