673 Tasting Notes
Puerh, by harney & sons.
Review:
Yixing engraved dragon teapot gongfucha.
Dry leaf: musty, earthy
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMH29qMAS0b/
Wet leaf: earth/fermentation. Autumn leaf pile
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMH3FAIA8oI/
1x short rinse.
Light steep; I taste/smell: light —→ earth/fermentation, metallic (unknown), camphor, mushrooms, autumn leaf pile, spices, cream.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMH3CEggaH4/
Medium steep; I taste/smell: medium earth. Strong —→ fermentation, metallic (copper), spices, autumn leaf pile, cream. (Note: a tad unpleasant.)
Heavy steep; I taste/smell: strong fermentation. Medium —→ earth, cream, metallic (copper), spices, camphor. Strong autumn leaf pile. (Note: a tad more unpleasant. )
All in all a great tea. Nice tastes/aromas, and cha qi. I prefer light steeps for this tea: For this reason I rate a 80.
Bonus photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/BMH27bDAMrP/
Flavors: Autumn Leaf Pile, Camphor, Cream, Earth, Metallic, Mushrooms, Musty, Spices
Preparation
Chinese premium organic spike kuding ku ding bitter large leaf herbal green tea by goartea. Review.
This is the worst tasting tea I have ever tried. Extremely bitter! Bleh! Nasty! Unless you love bitter teas I suggest you stay away from this tea!
I must not waste. So I will give to a friend. I do have to give it credit for smelling like yummy pepperonies when dry so I rate a 2.
I hate this tea! This is the first time I’ve ever hated a tea :(
Kuding is more a medicinal item than a tea. Kuding is called “Bitter Needle” and is made from the evergreen family. You are spot on this stuff is reeeaallly bitter.
@mrmopar. i found out i used too much, (5-7 spikes). when i tried with just one spike, 30s, it was still really bitter and not enjoyable :(
Yah this stuff is STRONG!
:(
271 – golden oolong by Ito en. Review.
Ru Yao dragon teapot, gongfucha.
Dry leaf: fruity, floral.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BL3to3Pg-YC/
Wet leaf: fruity, floral, peachy, green grapes.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BL3v07NgL7T/
1x short rinse
Light steep: I taste/smell; light
—→ cream, peaches, apricots, floral, smoke, green grapes.
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Medium steep: I taste/smell; the same as light steep. (Weird)
Heavy steep: I taste/smell; strong smoke.
strong to almost overpowering —→ bitterness, green grapes, peaches, apricots, floral, cream. Very strong mouth drying effect.
All in all, a wonderful tea! Nice aroma, tastes, and cha qi. However the dry mouth effect is creepy. I rate a 99.
http://www.itoen.com/loose-leaf/oolong/golden-oolong#.WAu2t_krKM8
Flavors: Apricot, Bitter, Cream, Floral, Grapes, Peach, Smoke
Preparation
Rolled puerh ball (sheng) by misty peaks review.
Ru Yao dragon teapot gongfucha.
Dry leaf: musty, sweet.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BL1Rnj7AN1j/
Wet leaf: sweet.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BL1T5YHg7DR/
1x long rinse.
Light steep: I taste/smell; slight smoke. light —→ honey, spices
https://www.instagram.com/p/BL1T1VDAIrH/
Medium steep: I taste/smell; slight smoke. Light to medium —→ honey/spices.
Heavy steep: I taste/smell: medium smoke. Strong —→ honey, spices and fruity (peaches).
All in all, a wonderful mellow tea! I think the previous tea may have marred the tastes even though I washed it out well. ( I could be wrong: maybe it’s the fruity I taste). Time to get a yixing teapot for sheng.
I cannot rate for this reason. Will revisit in the future.
Preparation
2011 Serve the people brick by puerh junky. Review.
One for display, one for drinking
Engraved dragon yixing teapot gongfucha.
Dry leaf: musty, earthy.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLgnZJnBAtm/
Wet leaf: earth, fermentation, musty, autumn leaf pile.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLgnWZ0hZPd/
1x medium steep
Light steep: I taste/smell; light
—> fermentation, camphor medium -→ earth, autumn leaf pile, old books, mud.
(Note: forgot to get a photo of this. It was quite dark though)
Medium steep: I taste/smell; light
—> fermentation. medium -→ earth, autumn leaf pile, old books, mud, camphor. (Weird)
Heavy steep: I taste/smell; light fermentation. medium camphor. Medium to strong —→ earth, autumn leaf pile, old books, mud.
All in all an amazing tea! Lovely tastes, aromas, and cha qi. i rate a 100
I love the wrapper design!: https://www.instagram.com/p/BLYlHmljLn0/
interesting info about the tea: “Whereas the big-time puerh tea factories invest in spectacular packaging, a few outliers have preserved the ole PRC tradition of aesthetic mayhem. 2010 Serve the People brick is one such production. Overall, the taste is more full-bodied than most ripes. It is distinctive too, with notes of chocolate and dried fruit. However, there is a hint of sourness most evident in the first few infusions and in the aftertaste. Beware! It is also not uncommon to find a stray hair or two as an added bonus. Hey, what did Mao say anyway? “Revolution isn’t a dinner party.” This version of revolution’s two most outstanding traits are the long lasting huigan, which is full of dark chocolate and camphor. The mouth zings a bit. First and lasting impressions are of cherry liqueur chocolates. Rich and satisfying stimulates the appetite. Should be best with bacon and eggs or roasted lamb and potatoes.”
Flavors: Autumn Leaf Pile, Camphor, Earth, Mud, Musty
Preparation
2011 bulang green brick xinghai tea co. By puerh junky. Review.
Ru Yao dragon teapot gongfucha
Dry leaf: musty, spices, honey.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLWZw7AjIWj/
Wet leaf: same but intensified.
Smokey when wet.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLWZuA7jdBv/
1x medium rinse.
Light steep: I taste/smell; light—→ honey, spices, fruit (peaches), metallic (iron). Medium smoke.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLWZ3ZyDBXu/
Medium steep: I taste/smell; light—→ fruit (peaches), metallic (iron). Medium honey. Strong—> spices, smoke.
Heavy steep: I taste/smell: light
—→ honey, spices. Overpowering smoke! (Note this steep was quite unpleasant!)
All in all a wonderful tea. I rate a 99 due to the last steep being a nasty one. I do recommend this to those who want to experiment! :D Nice cha qi though.
The warning rings true:
“Bulang junkies beware! Lapsang suchong fans forewarned.”
additional info:
“’11 Bulang Green Brick is a smoky monstrosity, thick long-lasting, and sweet with a thick mouth-feel. This is must for a fan of lapsang suchong and husky Bulangs. The brick is densely formed, flakes off with a bit of umph. There is little transformation, but the smoke is so strong that it effectively balances any immature tastes that might exist. Hoorah!”
Flavors: Fruity, Honey, Metallic, Smoke, Spices
Preparation
Engraved dragon yixing teapot gongfucha.
Dry leaf : plain smelling
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLUTTDijG7B/
Wet leaf: earthy, autumn leaf pile
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLUTf9jjweY/
1x long rinse.
Light steep: I taste/smell; slight
—> old books, camphor, autumn leaf pile, mushrooms. Light -→ cream, earth, smoke, fermentation funk.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLUTbeajRnI/
Medium steep: I taste/smell; light
—→ earth, fermentation funk, cream, old books, mushrooms, camphor, autumn leaf pile. Medium smoke.
Heavy steep: I taste/smell; light
—→ earth, fermentation funk, cream, old books, mushrooms, camphor, autumn leaf pile. Medium smoke
All in all an amazing tea! I rate a 99, only because it did not have as much smoke as I thought it would.
Lovely cha qi and aromas and taste.
bonus photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/BLUTX7iD80r/
Flavors: Autumn Leaf Pile, Camphor, Cream, Earth, Mushrooms, Smoke
Preparation
2014 wan gong raw puerh. By puerh junky review.
Ru yao dragon teapot gongfucha:
Dry leaf : musty.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLRFwU9g9jK/
Wet leaf: grassy, fruity
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLRFyy3gJvg/
1x long rinse
Light steep: I taste/smell; little to no smoke. light —→ honey, cream, spices, grass, fruit (grapes/peaches?).
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLRF2G7A2f8/
Medium steep: I taste/smell; light
—→ smoke, honey, spices, cream, grass, fruit (same as light steep.)
Heavy steep: (be forewarned, this ones a dusie) I taste/smell; light honey, spices, cream. (Not too sure because I taste heavy heavy metallic and smoke so take this heavy steep as guess )
Although the last steep confused me, this sheng has a lovely mellow taste and cha qi. But as said so I must rate a 90. Even though this was a free sample; I won’t be ordering this in the future unless it has aged since this is under 3 years. (i hope i don’t get acid re-flux from this)
Flavors: Cream, Fruity, Grass, Honey, Metallic, Smoke, Spices
Preparation
2014 long run tea. 826 by spring tea group review
Ru Yao dragon teapot gongfucha.
Dry leaf: musty.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLB_DyPj8U0/
Wet leaf: earthy, sweet little to no fermentation funk.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLCByh3jW4c/
1x long rinse
Light steep: I taste/smell; little to no
—> camphor, mushrooms. Light -→ cream, earth/fermentation.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLCBwMHjfTE/
Medium steep: I taste/smell; light
—→ camphor, mushrooms, cream, earth/fermentation.
Heavy steep: I taste/smell; medium
—→ camphor, mushrooms, cream, earth/fermentation.
All in all a wonderful tea! Nice aromas and flavours. The cha qi is nice and calming. the texture of this tea is creamy. and so, i rate a 100
Thanks AllanK for this sample!
Flavors: Camphor, Cream, Creamy, Earth, Mushrooms
Preparation
This tea was not sold to me by Spring Tea Group but purchased on Taobao and it was already in the catalog.
i was going to use that but you said spring tea group
No I did not say I got it from Spring Tea Group, I said Spring Tea Group sells Long Run Tea in the USA. I told you I got it on Taobao.
Spring Tea Group doesn’t sell all Long Run Tea, just a certain percentage. They don’t sell this one last time I looked.
