The first steeping of this was a little confused, I couldn’t figure out just what I was tasting. I tasted the vanilla and probably the saffron, both strong, both powerful, competing. As I continued to steep this the vanilla got slowly stronger. By the fifth steeping the vanilla was dominate. The other flavors moved to the back burner. This was a really good tea. I would probably rate this tea lower if I had only steeped it once. This is definitely a tea for multiple steepings.
I steeped this five times in a 8oz YIxing teapot. I used 2 tsp leaf and boiling water. I steeped it for 2 min, 2.5 min, 3 min, 4 min, and 5 min. It was delightful by the fifth steeping. I will have to consider buying some of this.
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Glad you enjoyed this one too! :-) You should try steeping this in a glazed or glass teapot or gaiwan. I think there’s a lot more complexity here which your yixing may be diminishing a bit. I have a yixing pot seasoned only for this tea. :-D
Also, thank you…I’m going to make some now :D hehe
My yixing is seasoned for black tea, although not specifically Port.
Ahh okay. Well, if you decide to get some (or have more), I’d love to hear if it’s any different for you in a non-yixing vessel. I’m really happy you’re having a great experience with my teas!
I have a little left of my sample from Sarsonator. I will try it in a glazed teapot sometime next week.
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Glad you enjoyed this one too! :-) You should try steeping this in a glazed or glass teapot or gaiwan. I think there’s a lot more complexity here which your yixing may be diminishing a bit. I have a yixing pot seasoned only for this tea. :-D
Also, thank you…I’m going to make some now :D hehe
My yixing is seasoned for black tea, although not specifically Port.
Ahh okay. Well, if you decide to get some (or have more), I’d love to hear if it’s any different for you in a non-yixing vessel. I’m really happy you’re having a great experience with my teas!
I have a little left of my sample from Sarsonator. I will try it in a glazed teapot sometime next week.