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drank 1985 Aged Tieguanyin by Verdant Tea
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Samurai TTB #18

I think this might be my first time drinking a tea that is older than I am! I don’t know much about aged oolong, so I don’t really have a standard to judge this by. But to my untrained palate, it was delicious! It has that smooth, buttery mouthfeel that I associate with oolong, but a more rich, robust flavor that is similar to a black tea. Thank you to whoever added this one to the box…such a cool tea to get to try!

Flavors: Butter, Mineral, Smoke, Smooth, Vanilla, Wood

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 4 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML
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Courtney
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That’s fun to try a tea older than you! You’ve inspired me to find one to try older than me too.

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Courtney
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That’s fun to try a tea older than you! You’ve inspired me to find one to try older than me too.

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“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” ~ C.S. Lewis

I was introduced to loose leaf tea by a roommate in 2012, but it wasn’t until I stumbled upon Steepster in 2014 that I discovered a world of tea that went beyond Teavana and the grocery store.

My tastes continue to evolve, but black tea is currently my favorite. I am especially drawn to strong, malty breakfast blends to wake me up in the morning and flavored dessert teas to sip throughout the day.

Just about everything in my cupboard is available to swap, so feel free to ask!

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