348 Tasting Notes

81

This has the honor of being the first matcha I’ve tried. I have since tried better ones, but this one is still quite top-notch. It isn’t the highest quality – that honor belonging to koicha-grade ceremonial – but the zesty, slightly roasty, sweet-seaweed-like taste can’t be beat.

Preparation
155 °F / 68 °C 2 min, 30 sec

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87

This is a bergamot-scented Silver Needle white tea. While the scent holds the sour-citrus quite strongly, it mutes a bit in the taste. But not too much. Compliments vanilla extract and stevia perfectly.

Preparation
170 °F / 76 °C 5 min, 0 sec

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85

This was the second loose leaf white tea I ever tried. The greatest thing I noted was how it had the subtle scent and taste of apricots. It was the first time I ever picked up on a fruity note in a tea and tasted anything but “leaf”.

Preparation
175 °F / 79 °C 4 min, 45 sec

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72

While not a fan of most Japanese green teas, gyokuro is an exception. While this is not the best gyokuro I’ve had (a little too roasty), it still soothes quite nicely.

Preparation
170 °F / 76 °C 2 min, 0 sec

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68

I’ve had Lapsang Souchong’s before that were mainly just…well…burnt tea. I like ‘em, but not much can be said about ’em. This one had a chocolaty note to it that added something extra. And it’s cheap if you buy in bulk. Can’t beat that.

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 5 min, 0 sec

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89

This herbal is pure WIN. It has all the nut-sweetness of it’s redder sibling, but none of the blandness. Compliments honey well, too.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 6 min, 0 sec

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55

It’s lemongrass. There’s not much that can be said about it other than it’s citrusy, slightly grassy and light. Not much of an impression by itself, but it can be added to other teas perfectly. Really goes well with their Jing Mai White.

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 5 min, 0 sec

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100

There’s nothing else to say except that this is an absolutely perfect 2nd Flush Darjeeling. Steeped in spring or glacier water and you have liquid excellence.

Full Review:

http://www.teaviews.com/2010/03/04/review-thunderbolt-tea-giddapahar-musk-09-second-flush/

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 3 min, 0 sec
Robert Godden

I’m with you. Probably my favourite Darjeeling

Geoffrey Norman

Agreed. So far – in my infantile Darjeeling quest – it’s been my favorite.

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