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GM sample #1/31.

Got my GM sampler today! Disclaimer: I’m not a melon fan. G is though, so he’ll be getting most of this one. Dumped the whole sample (~2g) into the 3.5oz pot to make sure it’s strong enough. And it is – barely. Sweet and mild, the melon flavor is present but definitely not overpowering, and comes out more as the tea cools. Going to try chilling the next infusion. But for a white tea? Really tasty.

ETA: Infusion 2 chilled was very good; got 4 steeps out of this with no problems, with steep times of 2-5 minutes.

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170 °F / 76 °C 2 min, 15 sec

15 years ago

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Some notes on ratings:

I’d have separate rating scales for tea types if that were possible (probably Black, Flavored Black, Darjeeling/Dark Oolong, White/Green/Light Oolong, and Herbal) because the flavors and quality markers are just too different. A flavored black rated 100 isn’t better than every oolong I’ve ever drunk, just delicious for a flavored black.

Ratings are a combination of my enjoyment and the perceived quality – I do often demote teas a few points for artificial flavorings, small quantity of steeps supported, or weakness of flavor (requiring extra leaf).

I pay less attention to the number than the order of my ratings; I don’t necessarily keep a stock of everything rated 80+, but if two breakfast blends are rated 82 and 84 I consistently enjoy the 84 more.

And in case it’s not obvious? I am not an expert. I don’t even know what I like until I taste it sometimes, but I’m ok with that :) I like learning to like new teas, as well as enjoying the comfort of familiar ones.

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