278 Tasting Notes

88

Pretty damn yummy. Having a lovely Saturday AM tea party with my TeaFFs. I did very short steeps and this is very mild. A little earthy, but not outrageous. There’s a little sweetness on the end. Lovely Saturday relaxation tea!

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 0 min, 15 sec

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96

Blou (black/shou) combos of the day:

- 2014 Verdant Zhu Rong and Tangerine Shou (shou aged in a little tangerine): Super good. This had a refreshing, cooling, citrusy feel. It would actually be a nice springy tea. Perfect for when everything around is waking up!

- 2013 Mandala Temple Stairs and WP Ailaoshan Black: Deeeelish! Another good combo. :)

MzPriss

Woo! I’m also enjoying a cup of the Temple Stairs/Ailaoshan combo – it’s excellent!!!

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83

Solid young sheng. I wasn’t wowed, but I also realize that I don’t know what qualities in a young sheng will evolve into something amazing with age. This had a fruity apricot flavor and smoke, but very light smoke. I would imagine that would dissipate over time, but it’s not bad now.

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95
drank Dark Beauty by Mandala Tea
278 tasting notes

MzPriss is a genius. My tea habits have shifted and I drink this (or a variation) nearly every day.

Special Dark combines well with quite a few black teas. So I have started trying different combos. I’m also going to try the Black Beauty with another loose shou… maybe the lincang or temple stairs.

The point is that combining black tea with a shou can result in some wonderful flavors. Thanks, Missy! You are so super!

MzPriss

Likes being a genius I’m having a big ole cup of this RIGHT NOW. I’m going to try variations.

MzPriss

Oh BB with some Temple Stairs may be next on my list too

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92

Wow. This is really something.

Very mild, not dirty, sweet as fuck. This is a winner.

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 0 min, 15 sec 5 tsp 3 OZ / 88 ML
The Essence of Tea

Haha, it’s the first time I’ve read someone describe a tea as ‘sweet as fuck’, but it works!!

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85
drank 1994 Aged Bai Hao by Butiki Teas
278 tasting notes

This is really lovely! It has a very mild taste. Quietly pleasant, with a little sweetness.

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 1 min, 45 sec 5 tsp 3 OZ / 88 ML

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94

SO. Good.

When Brenden asked me if I wanted to try this tea, I was so excited because MUSHROOMS! I love mushrooms. Raw, cooked, in pasta, on pizza, in salad, on anything!!!!

This tea is really yummy. It tastes like a lovely soupy broth, and it’s absolutely perfect for cold winter evening. It’s very hearty and warming. Brew up a huge thermos and make a snowman! Or screw that (too cold)! Just make a giant mug and sit inside by your window watching the crazy peeps freezing their asses off out in the cold! Yeah. That’s the ticket.

I’m drinking this while knitting a blanket. If anyone has partial sock yarn skeins or scraps and wants to trade for tea, PLEASE let me know! I’ll take most colors. I think the pieces just have to be about 15 yards or more. Thanks to madametj for the idea!

Pics!
Mini skeins I got: http://instagram.com/p/v_bXcGPkdo/?modal=true
And the blanket: http://instagram.com/p/v9F1ZSPke1/?modal=true

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 0 min, 30 sec 3 tsp 3 OZ / 88 ML
Veronica

I’m pretty sure I have some sock yarn that has been sitting in my stash for an age. I’d be happy to send it to you!

Tabby

Haha, I JUST saw Desolation of Smaug last night so this is very relevant. Mushrooms, though? That’s kinda bizarre!

SarsyPie

Veronica: That would be great! I’ll PM you.
Tabby: It’s so good. Soupy yum!

cookies

Omg, I need this in my life! Any idea when it will be available?

Whispering Pines Tea Company

Before the new year, cookies! :-)

cookies

Gah! I will try to wait patiently.

darby

I need this!!!

Kittenna

Mushrooms in a blend is really intriguing. Might have to wrangle trying some of this once it’s out.

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96

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85

This is a fun departure from the fruity, floral or smoky flavors I generally find in teas. This brews up to a medium amber color with a nice weight in the mouth. I don’t find it to be sweet at all. Instead, it tastes very brothy. Like a nice warm veggie soup that’s perfect on a cold night.

I did steeps at 20 sec, 30 sec and 45 sec. Blended them all in one mug. I feel my throat getting scratchy and I worry that I may be coming down with something. This tea is very comforting!

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 0 min, 30 sec
Marzipan

Do you feel the GABA effect?

AllanK

I find Gaba to be hit or miss, sometimes you feel it, sometimes you don’t, even with the same Gaba tea.

SarsyPie

I felt relaxed after, but I was tired so I am not sure if I was getting an effect from the tea. I gotta try it when I’m stressed and see if there’s any difference.

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91

Tea friend samples yay!

This stuff is pretty damn super. No fermentation flavors, just a light, pleasant earthiness. It has an interesting astringent finish, but nothing unpleasant. I’m definitely enjoying this one. I’d buy some, but I’m trying to refrain… for now. LOL

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 0 min, 15 sec 5 g 4 OZ / 118 ML

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