I honestly can’t tell you what duck shit smells like…
But I’m pretty sure it doesn’t smell like this tea :)
The leaf smells kind of fruity, really, and although I can’t quite identify the fruit aroma, it kind of reminds me of juicy fruit gum (admittedly, I haven’t chewed juicy fruit since I was a kid, but that’s what came to mind.) It’s a sweet smell, and also somewhat floral.
Flavorwise, the tea itself is also sweet. I’ve been sitting here sipping it, and relaxing. I’ve been kind of lazy in my steeping notes lately, in part because I’m busy & although I’m drinking tea all day, and enjoying it, I’m not taking notes or anything, and when I’m finally at my computer I’m at a loss for what to say. Sometimes I just don’t feel like analyzing things either, I just want to enjoy a cup of tea without having to think about it too much.
So I’m several steepings in on this session. What to say?
It’s pleasant, sweet, & fruity, although I can’t quite name the fruit…not lychee, not peach, not grape, not citrus…WTF is it? I keep circling back to Juicy Fruit gum…
There’s also a gentle floral component, which I also can’t identify, but it adds a rich after sensation to the sinuses, and I have a nice thick Bassy mouth sensation.
Ensemble: harp & flowery woodwinds, probably a pentatonic scaled, joined by a low deep drone of didgeridoo, bass clarinet, bassoon.
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I have actually had the misfortune of tasting duck shit. This sounds way better! :)
LOL, poor you!