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Lion drank Autumn Laoshan Green by Verdant Tea

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Sometimes I lose a review while typing it in here, usually because I accidentally close the browser. Oh well.

In a nutshell the first few infusions of this green tea were very sweet, with a nutty, buttery kind of taste and an undertone of asparagus. It was really smooth and enjoyable. The first infusion tasted like sweetened oats. The vegetal tones took a back seat to the other flavors and did I mention it was really sweet? I enjoyed this green tea a lot. It smelled like malt, and had just a subtle aftertaste of it.

Flavors: Butter, Malt, Nutty, Oats, Sweet, Vegetal

Preparation

175 °F / 79 °C 0 min, 15 sec 3 tsp 3 OZ / 100 ML

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Red Fennekin
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One of my all time favourite green teas – it’s just so lovely! Glad you enjoyed it too :D

Lion
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It was really good! Very different flavors than I’m used to in a green tea. I might order some next time I can. :3

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Red Fennekin
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One of my all time favourite green teas – it’s just so lovely! Glad you enjoyed it too :D

Lion
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It was really good! Very different flavors than I’m used to in a green tea. I might order some next time I can. :3

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Hi there, fellow tea lovers.

My name’s Lion and I’m a Gongfu Cha practitioner, so I usually brew with a gaiwan for reviews unless there’s a more suitable brewing method, like using Japanese teawares for Japanese teas. I tend to stick to straight loose teas and scented teas in general, seldom dabbling in herbal and flavored teas. My favorite tea is Kenyan Silver Needle.

Aside from tea, I’m a generally creative person. I love to cook, write fiction, draw, decorate, garden, and do just about anything creative I can get my paws on.

Animals are really important to me. I’m a lion at heart, and I strive to better understand, respect, and appreciate other animals as best as I can. I advocate for better stewardship of wildlife and captive animals. We’ve still got a lot to learn.

For a long time I rated every tea I tried, but these days I don’t rate them unless they’re exceptional and deserving of a high rating. Here’s my rating breakdown for my reviews with ratings:

0 = Unpalatable, harsh
25 = Unenjoyable
50 = I’m indifferent
75 = Enjoyable, average
90+ = The best, would buy more
100 = Incredible, a favorite