This has been one of the most challenging teas to try to get an awesome cup out of! Today after going over my past notes I decided to go for 195 for 2 minutes. There is no bitterness and it is quite nice, but it still doesn’t have some of that malty depth that the bitter cups had. Is it possible to get malt without the bitter? I love this tea, but I’m starting to wonder if it will ever be as wonderful as it smells and as I hope to taste.
On a brighter note, I found a super low price for it! Market Hall Foods sells it for $13.50 for a 3oz refill which is MUCH less than the $30 I shelled out for a tin!
http://markethallfoods.com/mariage-freres-wedding-imperial-tea
Preparation
195 °F / 90 °C
2 min, 0 sec
Oh my word! I’ve been wanting to try this tea for a while now. Couldn’t figure out where to get it-but that is a cheap price. :O Think I’ll have to get some :O
Thanks for the heads up!