Martin’s note inspired me to do a tasting note for this one.
I brewed it differently, I have a tuffy strainer inside a slightly bigger cup where 150 ml will cover a few scoops of tea. After a rinse I start with 1 min, then start adding 2-5 minutes at a time until the last steep is 15-20 min. To me, brew times depend on the first sip, is it too weak/strong then add/subtract some time. When I’m done traveling so much I might be inspired to try the best of gifted shou in my clay pot.
This one is one of the better shous from Rich, I think. Its earthy and creamy with a bit of chili spice. Not bitter at all, and I’d call it more smooth than earthy.
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I started drinking more tea about 10 years ago when I found that even my half -caf coffee was making me jittery and then sleepy after the caffeine wore off. While I started out with mostly Teavana, but soon expanded my tea cupboard to include lapsang souchon, pu-erh, Assam, and other strong black teas. I do enjoy oolongs, green, and other teas, as well as a nice tisane for an evening cuppa.
I’m not fond of jasmine or bergamont teas, though I’ll try anything once.
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I agree it is more smooth than earthy, but I was lacking longer aftertaste. Certainly, there are chances to brew it in the different ways.