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Kawaii433 drank Ripe Pu'er Mini-Tuocha Variety Package by Mandala Tea

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Ahh, last one. I really enjoyed this little variety package. I believe it is the “Temple Stairs 2014 Ripe Pu’er Mini Tuocha” based on the wrapper. It weighed 4.5g and I put it in 110 ml boiling water. I steeped it many times (I was busy so I just kind of counted), more than 10 times at least. The liquor was very dark, like coffee. It was a smooth earthy comforting flavor with brown sugar or/and honey notes. No heavy leather taste… Just a delightful, many many cups of mellow but rich tea.

Update: Sorry typed the wrong sample name and corrected it.

Flavors: Brown Sugar, Creamy, Hay, Honey, Leather, Sweet, Vanilla

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Boiling 4 g 4 OZ / 110 ML

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Longtime casual tea drinker. In the past, mainly Matcha, Gyokuro, Sencha, Genmaicha… Etc. I like all teas: Green, oolong, black & pu’erh (prefer ripe over raw).

Chanoyu (for matcha prep) and Gongfu cha (for other types of tea) are the main ways I prepare my tea (Gaiwan, Yixing teapot, Kyusu). I drink all tea… Usually unflavored. This past year, I’ve tried many flavored now because of all of you lol. As long as there aren’t artificial sweeteners, it’s all good.

Favorite stores: TeaVivre, What-Cha, Mandala Tea, 52Teas, Whispering Pines, Bird & Blend, Yunnan sourcing, White2Tea, Lupicia.

The flavors I dislike: Artificial sweetener, lavender, violet, any strong floral-perfumey tea; cantaloupe, papaya, honeydew, rose, licorice, anise, jasmine, any mints, leather.

Favorite flavors: Citrus fruits (especially grapefruit & tangerines), granny smith apple, bananas, guava, mango, tamarind, watermelon, stonefruits, chocolate, caramel, vanilla, milk, cinnamon, creme, bread/pastry, nuts, toasted, roasted.

I generally don’t add anything to my teas unless they are flavored, then I may add a splash of milk.

As I explore, my ratings may shift. 90+ generally means I’ll keep it on my shelf.