“Wow, this has to be one of the most awful teas I’ve ever tasted. I dumped the pot down the drain after one sip and threw away the rest of the tea. You know how closely linked taste and smell...” Read full tasting note
“Last of my Select box. Pu-erh is always hit or miss for me, but this one is good. I agree with the other tasting note that there’s a faint hint of fish, but it’s not a bad thing. It’s very earthy...” Read full tasting note
“Diving into my Steepster box today, and it presents an interesting idea (at least to me): tea with food! Tea has always been a stand-alone thing for me, so sitting down with it at a meal is novel....” Read full tasting note
This “Shou”, or secondary oxidized pu-erh, has a deep rich color and complex flavor. A pervasive sweetness mixes with the unmistakable “earthiness” Yunnan pu-erhs are known for. This tea was meant to pair with earthy foods like chestnuts, mushrooms, and brown rice.
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