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drank 2007 Xiaguan "Golden Ribbon" 100 g Sheng Pu-Erh Tea Tuo Cha by Norbu Tea
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10 second rinse…
Pervasive Leathery Notes fill my nostrils
45 second steep…
Pervasive Leathery Overtones… With A Mineral Finish… Definitely Tasting the Dry Summer Heat even though it was in my humidor…
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Boiling 0 min, 45 sec
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drank 2007 Xiaguan "Golden Ribbon" 100 g Sheng Pu-Erh Tea Tuo Cha by Norbu Tea
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8 months later there is a new camphor note too it hints of licorice under the tongue aging quite nicely.
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humblemumble84
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camphor out of a 2007 xia guan?! I will pick one of these up and try. I had a non-gold ribbon 2007 XG tuo last week and it was getting smoother

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drank Zealong Dark by Chicago Tea Garden
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Love it this is my tea for today!
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drank Kukicha by Rishi Tea
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I’m back been busy but I’m back
BACKLOG: I saw this at whole foods and loved the color bought a bag.
Very creamy and grassy with some sea-spray essence to it :)
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180 °F / 82 °C 2 min, 0 sec
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drank Traditional Yerba Mate by Guayaki
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Made in a gourd.
I liked it ok.
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Jillian
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Is it hard to make traditional-style mate?

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drank Irish Breakfast by Twinings
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Not horrid I wasn’t getting any aroma though.
The maltiness is just wow O.O
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Boiling 3 min, 0 sec
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drank 2007 Xiaguan "Golden Ribbon" 100 g Sheng Pu-Erh Tea Tuo Cha by Norbu Tea
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I love the way this is aging the tobacco taste is really coming through with the peatiness.
I have been aging it in a homemade humidor.
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Boiling
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Geoffrey Norman
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How do I say “WANT!” in Mandarin?

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drank IYEMON Matcha Iri Genmaicha by Ujinotsuyu
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Smooth and rich but the taste is flat sadly.
Thank you for the sample Mel!
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185 °F / 85 °C 3 min, 0 sec
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drank Ancient Pu-Erh by World Market
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Very smooth and soothing shu. It’s like my chicken soup :)
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Boiling
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drank Organic Green Leaf Kukicha by Premium Steap
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I’m holding off on rating till I don’t have a sore throat.
Sweet and mildly astringent.
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175 °F / 79 °C 2 min, 0 sec
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JacquelineM
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Oh no, not another holiday sick person! I hope you feel better soon – rest, rest, rest!

Ross Duff
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Thanks :)

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I mainly focus on Greens(Yes Matcha Too), Reds, Whites, Oolongs, and Pu Erhs, but I have been known to go on excursions to the flavored side. No CTC and No Sweeteners. Oh and Yixing Pots I love those and Celadon Jingdenzen.

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