493 Tasting Notes
I bought a sample of it along with 2012MGH1203 imperial ripe and 2011 MGH 1104 ripe. I find it has more refined smooth notes than other two. Its my second day of resteeping. I lost truck how many steeps I made maybe 15. I usually start with 10-15 sec and up to 30 sec max
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First time I tried it several months ago i over-steeped it. At 4 min this tea became bitter and i disliked it immediately. didnt want to try again until last night I was reading Nicole’s review Golden Tip Assam by Gong Fu Tea Shop which inspired me to try again. This time I steeped it only for 3min. 1/2 of a brew I made with whole milk(didnt have a cream) and 1tsp of maple syrup . Another half was plain. This tea is amazing both ways. Milk+ syrup is like creme brulee , so rich and satisfying. Plain is very malty, thick, muscatel flavors. the smell is intoxicating. Who needs a dessert after such cup of tea? not me;)
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This was one that I just stocked up on. :)
what an elegant conclusion…. ‘who needs dessert after such a cup of tea? not me.’
Thank you, James . I’m trying hard. That cup of tea was so good that I felt this is it. I think every time I have cravings for sweets I should fix myself something like this
that’s what i do! must say i’m quite pleased to wear my dressier shirts now! i’m way more toned… i don’t even crave it anymore. (hard to believe but true). i won a chocolate bar in class today i handed it over to my friends =0)
your writing has gotten so fancy my friend!
that’s so exciting! you’ll have to let us know how it goes! it’s hard not to be inspired with so many people captured by the skill sets of master alchemists… =0) we’re all a passionate bunch i think, no?
wow! had added this to my wishlist at H&S, then decided to check steepster for reviews…this sounds outrageous, prepared both ways as per your instructions. although i definitely have to try it creme brulee style!
I need to restock it. Maybe 2 steeps left. Still love it, so rich. I had it today for breakfast without any additions. Divine…
I’m a newbie in Puerh. never thought I would venture in this area. i was always afraid to try but once i tried i became hooked. read lots of reviews and always follow thread pu-erh of the day. Sheng or Shou
Anyway this particular tea sounded so intriguing so I decided to order from Dragon Tea House site(in my opinion it was the cheapest). I like it so much that i even placed an order for the second. and already got the second. it takes around 10 days incl weekend to get from China and I find it remarkable.
Its very smooth without any offensive smell, kind of earthy, sweet and on my 3th or 4th steeps i noticed some citrus notes and even dried cherry. maybe its my wild imagination;)
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its a sample i got back in July with my purchase. Sweet, smooth with sweet potato and a tiny smoke flavor. just want to make sure if i still like it before i place an order on Black Friday.
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cool description! sounds intriguing….
thank you James, you are very generous. I try hard;)
ha, I’ve been doing the same thing! Reevaluating teas this week to decide if I’ll order them with sales…
Yes, this IS another tasty one!
Hope all of you find out your favorite tea, so you can get your deeply discounted fine teas on Black Friday.
I am getting a ton of milk oolong! (The flavored one, because I am not a connoisseur :) I love it, it’s my favorite one I’ve ever had, yum.
I like it a lot. Sweet potato and bread notes. its a sample i got in July with my purchase. Very good and flavorful 2 steeps. 3rd one was ok, nothing special but i still finished it. On my list to get during Black Friday sale
