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I spent most of the weekend outside working, and this tea called to my gaiwan and I to be brewed. I opened up the package to reveal a chaotic assortment of darkened leaves with thick stems. the leaves were incredibly aromatic with a sweet scent of crisp pears, oats, honey, barley, and a smooth graham cracker. This was a unique and enticing aroma. I warmed up my gaiwan and placed a handful inside. The scent deepened to a warm grass base with sweet raisins and light mineral aroma mixture. I sat and enjoyed this array of scents for some time. I washed the leaves once and prepared for brewing.. The flavor began with a full body. I tasted a nice vegetle base with a smooth spring grass sharpness. A sweet sensation flowed over my palette and progressed into an almost creme tone. This lulling sensation was followed by a light fruitiness and some buttery tones. This brew was quite good, and it was a fully encompassing experience. The brew lightened up in later steeping and moved into the grassier and sharper tones. This tea is quite good, and it would do well for a daily drinker.

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Flavors: Graham Cracker, Grass, Honey, Oats, Pear, Roasted Barley, Smooth, Sweat

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 0 min, 15 sec 5 g 3 OZ / 100 ML
TheOolongDrunk

I also got this tea and thought it was good! Something I’d get again.

BigDaddy

Great review, spot on. This tea is great

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TheOolongDrunk

I also got this tea and thought it was good! Something I’d get again.

BigDaddy

Great review, spot on. This tea is great

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