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derk drank Korea Dong Cheon Daejak Semi-Wild Green Tea by What-Cha

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May 2022 harvest

Going to into my personal Steepster Wayback Machine with this Korean green tea. Thanks for the opportunity to try this again, What-Cha.

I have a cold. My sniffer is not defunct but I don’t feel like sitting with a tea. I’d rather stay here in bed.

Mostly a mild, toasty-nutty corn/cornsilk and crisp cucumber flavor with creaminess like vanilla and oats. Pungent nori note in the aroma smooths out very well in the taste. Leaves the mouth only a touch dry. Dewy sweetness gives way to a refreshing lemony tang. This is a good tea for the moment :)

Flavors: Chestnut, Cream, Cucumber, Drying, Juicy, Lemon, Nectar, Nori, Nutty, Oats, Sesame, Soft, Sweet, Sweet Corn, Tangy, Toasty, Vanilla

Preparation

160 °F / 71 °C 1 min, 0 sec 8 OZ / 250 ML

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I most enjoy loose-leaf, unflavored teas and tisanes. Teabags have their place. Some of my favorite teas have a profound effect on mind and body rather than having a specific flavor profile. Terpene fiend.

Favorite teas generally come from China (all provinces), Taiwan, India (Nilgiri and Manipur). Frequently enjoyed though less sipped are teas from Japan, Nepal and Darjeeling. While I’m not actively on the hunt, a goal of mine is to try tea from every country that makes it available to the North American market. This is to gain a vague understanding of how Camellia sinensis performs in different climates. I realize that borders are arbitrary and some countries are huge with many climates and tea-growing regions.

I’m convinced European countries make the best herbal teas.

Personal Rating Scale:

100-90: A tea I can lose myself into. Something about it makes me slow down and appreciate not only the tea but all of life or a moment in time. If it’s a bagged or herbal tea, it’s of standout quality in comparison to similar items.

89-80: Fits my profile well enough to buy again.

79-70: Not a preferred tea. I might buy more or try a different harvest. Would gladly have a cup if offered.

69-60: Not necessarily a bad tea but one that I won’t buy again. Would have a cup if offered.

59-1: Lacking several elements, strangely clunky, possess off flavors/aroma/texture or something about it makes me not want to finish.

Unrated: Haven’t made up my mind or some other reason. If it’s pu’er, I likely think it needs more age.

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