A day of yummy tea and a lazy brain. Tired lass.
I officially love sticky rice scented teas. The oolong I had from Alistair, and now this puer: hoo, yum. I gong fu’d this despite it being a tea bag with western parameters stamped on its packaging; I would not recommend a rinse on this one, because it comes out of the gate so so beautifully. The interplay between the sticky rice notes and the foresty puerh is a delight.
These little packets from Teavivre are terribly unassuming, with plainish packaging and leaves broken to bits, but the two I’ve had from ashmanra — thank you for yet another good time — have both been very distinct in character and really just lovely. I’m a baby puer drinker, but the delicacy and flavor precision easily stands up to any loose/caked puer I’ve had.
The puer is lasting longer than the rice, unsurprisingly — but I’m on steep six and the brew, though changing, still has plenty of character.
In other news, I ordered a couple cheapy gaiwans to start playing with smaller volumes and less leaf (been using a 160ml ceramic gaiwan-ish pot up to this point). Some of the teas I’m staring down feel precious, so being able to use less leaf for a session is super appealing. Cutting down on liquid and caffeine consumption per session means I can fit more teas into a day, too, which is thumbs up all around. I’m sc’ited!
Flavors: Creamy, Forest Floor, Rice, Umami
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I typically use pots between 80 and 120 ml, though I also have two 30 ml clay pots that I use to compare expensive teas. In my books, smaller usually = better. :)
Glad you liked it!
30ml, whoa! Where did you source those?
I’ve definitely been window shopping clay…
I typically use pots between 80 and 120 ml, though I also have two 30 ml clay pots that I use to compare expensive teas. In my books, smaller usually = better. :)
Glad you liked it!
30ml, whoa! Where did you source those?
I’ve definitely been window shopping clay…