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Random…. yes, random… Last week I attempted to write notes as I drank a 1997 oolong and it did not work, but here’s how far I got :P

Steep 1, 30 seconds 95c
Aroma starts to come off like dry cocoa dust in the air and some juicy/wet plum. Leaf integrity isn’t all that, but with aged tea I look for consistency in aroma/taste as the session goes on. The liquid is quite thin and rolls off the checks quick while it sticks on the tongue with a nice plum like sweet/tart balance as the mineral notes combine from the brew. The level of roast on this tea is pretty much gone so I would consider it a ‘light roast’ tasting tea; one thing to note about that roast dissipating over time is you taste storage or lack thereof which this is a mixture of both. Sides of the mouth picks up on a tad of old leaf that is similar to huangpian; dry funkiness, in very subtle side notes.
Steep 2, 30 seconds 95c
Liquid being hot and the way it is makes it appear to be semi oily. The taste has gone down in strength a lot as no roast is left. Very easy going and smooth with a possible sweetness coming through.

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Now, I use Steepster as an outlet for all sorts of things since a lot of my friends are in the tea community here so let’s just drop why life is blah and reviews are not frequent. Last weekend my in an accident where she was hit; she is fine, her car is not. Yesterday my best friend had someone run a red light in front of him and his car was totaled; he is also fine. Over the course of the 14 years I have had a license, these are the only two accidents that involve people I know on a deep level. Being that they are slow close together in time, my mind is very… I have no idea how to word it…. the unwanted what if questions come in and my emotions are uncontrollable. All I want is some peace from the negative thoughts…

Thankful they are both okay. Cars are just objects. It takes so much energy out of me to stay calm and keep reserved in moments that someone has put people I love in harms way… but I must remind myself that I also love the one I am angry at in the moment as they are just another person with a life as valuable as my friends/family.

Anyways, tonight I am drinking some Lao E Man with hopes that energy fills me!