This is my second time trying this one, after not loving it the first time. Thankfully, a lot of people here on Steepster gave me advice and hints so hopefully I can have a better experience with this one. I’m doing the TheTeaFairy and Dexter method, which is basically low and slow. :P 5 minutes at 190 degrees, and with bottled water instead of tap (thanks Brenden).
Well, it definitely tastes different. This time I’m getting a ton of sweet potato and almost butternut squash taste. Very creamy, but almost savory. It’s definitely fruity as well, but mostly dark fruits like plums and raisins. I’m not sure on the whole salted caramel idea, I think what I taste is probably closer to molasses. And I still definitely am getting a slight floral aftertaste.
Overall, it’s good but I’m not “in love” with it. Maybe this one just isn’t totally for me… I would be curious to try tap water with the same brewing time and temperature, maybe in a few days when I’ve gotten through part of my humongous Nicole Yunnan collection. :P Thanks again for all the advice, everyone.
Flavors: Butternut Squash, Molasses, Plum, Raisins, Sweet Potatoes
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Part of that humongosity is boychik’s fault. :) I passed on the tons of samples she gave me from YS. :) So I don’t have all of that Yunnan in my house! Not yet, anyway…
Glad it worked a little better for you this time around :-)
Blame it on me, haha. And don’t forget Terri. She introduced me to YS. After that I ordered a ton and I don’t regret because I can share and spread YS love
Cameron, do you have Ai Lao fr YS?
Nicole did send me a sample of Ai Lao Mountain Black if that’s the one you mean. :)
Yes. Can you do them side by side?
Sure, I can try that. I only have one brewing basket but I should be able to keep the first one hot since I have lids for my mugs. :)
Oh, what if you make in two identical cups and just strain. I think it should be done at the same time, same temp, same equipment
Part of that humongosity is boychik’s fault. :) I passed on the tons of samples she gave me from YS. :) So I don’t have all of that Yunnan in my house! Not yet, anyway…
Glad it worked a little better for you this time around :-)
Blame it on me, haha. And don’t forget Terri. She introduced me to YS. After that I ordered a ton and I don’t regret because I can share and spread YS love
Cameron, do you have Ai Lao fr YS?
Nicole did send me a sample of Ai Lao Mountain Black if that’s the one you mean. :)
Yes. Can you do them side by side?
Sure, I can try that. I only have one brewing basket but I should be able to keep the first one hot since I have lids for my mugs. :)
Oh, what if you make in two identical cups and just strain. I think it should be done at the same time, same temp, same equipment