From derk! Thanks so much! Had this a few days ago. Jun Chiyabari is UP THERE on the list of stellar teas IMO. I’m very thrilled to try a couple more, due to derk’s generosity! I tried to use delicate parameters on this one, in the hopes of not oversteeping it. And whoa what a unique flavor profile this one is. I guess I used fairly close to the suggested parameters, without checking first. The brew is golden. The steeped leaves have a ridiculously sweet fragrance — almost like maple syrup! The flavor is like white grapes with even that dry mouth feel that a quality white grape juice might have (not that I’ve really tried white grape juice?) But then there is also a flavor to the tea like it’s a much lighter version of Premium Taiwanese Assam. It’s definitely a fruity profile – featuring many fruits – white grape, strawberry that I’m usually getting from fresh PTA and maybe even a hint of a sweeter lemon. All around unique!! The third steep was a bit overdone and flat — which is what I was trying to prevent with my delicate steeping. But maybe the leaves were toast by then. Next time, I will try a much cooler temp on the third steep. The first two steeps though – the quality of a fine white wine in a mug! derk describes this as SUNNY and I agree!
Steep #1 // 2 loose teaspoons for full mug // 31 minutes after boiling // 1 minute steep
Steep #2 // 26 minutes after boiling // 2 min
Steep #3 // 16 minutes after boiling // 2 min
Flavors: Lemon, Strawberry, White Grapes, White Wine
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I love seeing other people’s impressions. This was not fruity for me at all! Glad you enjoyed it :)
yeah, I saw your note about this and it was not floral for me at all. haha. Maybe it’s aging and changing? But points for you since there IS “bouquet” in the name of the tea. :D
I love seeing other people’s impressions. This was not fruity for me at all! Glad you enjoyed it :)
yeah, I saw your note about this and it was not floral for me at all. haha. Maybe it’s aging and changing? But points for you since there IS “bouquet” in the name of the tea. :D