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A new summer brings a new crop of Scent of Mountains. The first sip brings fresh green sweetness chased by a warm toastyness on the sides of the mouth. A rich, full sencha taste makes the mouth water. Enjoy with a nibble of milk chocolate for a special treat.
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The dry leaves of this lovely Darjeeling-style tea range from deep brown curls to fuzzy silver tips. The light spicy notes reveal the Darjeeling influence, while the rich and smooth honey body sets this tea apart from its lemony neighbors. This tea endures well in the mouth, with the rich tea body outlasting the spicy notes. My preference is to drink this tea in the early afternoon and think of distant mountains.
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This nice strong tea has a rich malt from the mixed CTC and Broken Assams and the vibrant brightness of Ceylon and Darjeeling. Steep 3 minutes for a great morning blend, or more for a tea that holds up to milk and sugar.
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A tantalizing fresh Gyokuro. The aroma of the dry leaves is deeper and richer than the standard Gyokuro. After being brewed, the scent of the gorgeous deep green leaves cause the mouth to water. Pale jade-green liquor yields mouth-filling sweetness, which evolves into a divine umami. The flavor does not just endure on the palate, it flourishes. Leaves can be re-brewed for another 1:30 if desired. If not re-brewing, experiment with lengthening the initial brew time to intensify and deepen the flavors
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The newly acquired 2011 Fenghuang Shuixian is bursting with intense flavors. The brewed leaves have a truly divine aroma to match their elegant russet hue and long twisted shape. The pale orange liquor yields its best peachy flavor when enjoyed through quick slurps.
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Matsua’s Sencha is a truly sublime sencha experience. However, this tea is quite fussy, and easy to brew wrong. When brewed at a correct temperature and time, a beautiful balance of sweet and vegetal will enchant the taste buds.
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The 2011 crop of Meijiawu Lung Ching is very impressive. The smooth nutty flavor is light and sweet. The beautiful flattened leaves are made in the traditional fashion of drying in a hot wok.
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This 2011 crop of Da Hong Pao is something special. Bursting with lightly toasted peach aromas, this dark jumble of twisted leaves brews into a beautiful liquor with a rich fruitiness. The flavors become more and more toasty with subsequent infusions.
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The 2011 pick of this outstanding oolong’s is now available. The beautiful twisted leaves of this green oolong have vibrant floral aromas, which blossom into an enchanting bouquet of butter and honeyed flowers when brewed. One of the most exceptional oolongs of the year.
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The new crop of this fantastic Fujian tea is now available. Bright and springy with rich notes of caramel, this smooth brew doesn’t need milk or sugar.
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