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Uniquity drank Mi Xian Black by Butiki Teas

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I prepared this one again today with more leaf to try to bring out some of this wonderful flavour that everyone else is getting. This was a definitely improved cup, with a natural honeyed sweetness and some spice notes that reminded me of cinnamon. I also had a bit of a crust taste, like I was drinking a flavoured tea rather than a ‘plain’ black. This is definitely a lot better than my last lackluster cup so I am increasing the rating a bit but I still object to the price. It is good but luckily for me there are others I like better.

At the end of the sip there is a hint of lurking astringency but it never really develops. I do know it is there, waiting. It is hard for me to balance the leaf to get enough to make this flavourful without it going bitter. Maybe a bit less leaf and a bit more time next time. I might have 2 or 3 cups in there still.

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I’ve been drinking loose tea since 2010 and my tastes have changed a lot over those years. For the last few, I’ve been a fan of unflavoured Chinese blacks and shu puerh. I still drink other things, but that’s where I am.

I live in a rural area with my husband, cat, and soon to be firstborn. I love tea, reading, doctor who, knitting, crosswords, board games, the marvel universe, and lots of other things.

I’m not often rating teas numerically any more but I want to leave this to explain my past ratings:
I try to only log teas once or twice because I drink a lot of the same ones repeatedly. My rating is based on my perception of the tea at first tasting and is adjusted if anything notable occurs in subsequent cups. I may also factor in the price and customer service but try to note that when I can.

81 – 100: These are great teas, I love them, regularly stock them or savour them as unique treats.
71 – 80: These are solid. I drink them, I like them, I may or may not keep them on hand regularly. This is still good stuff.
61 – 70: Just okay. I can drink it, but it doesn’t stand out to me. Might be lower quality, not to my taste, or outside my comfort zone.
41 – 60: Not likely to keep drinking…hoping hubby will enjoy!
0 – 40: No thank you, please. Take it away and don’t make me finish the cup.

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