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These pearls arrived in a beautiful tin which was a good start to this tea. The pearls aroma was silky smooth and I have been anticipating this tea since before I ordered it.

On my first pot, I let it steep for 1:45 and the tea came out with a hint of bitterness. Although delicious, it tasted a little burnt.

On my second infusion, I lowered the time to 1 minute and the water temp to around 190 and it was much better but still not perfect.

Third infusion was also a little bitter but I wasn’t sure if it was the time, or the temperature.

I made this tea multiple times adjusting the amount of pearls, time, temperature, and covering the pot, and I got it right a few times where the taste was just perfect.
I want to give this tea a solid 95 for taste, but it is just so delicate and needs to be absolutely perfect to come out right. If any mistake is made, the punishment is harsh.

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 1 min, 15 sec

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