3 Tasting Notes

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10 second rinse
30 second steep
45 second steep

brewed in oolong seasoned yixing teapot

the first steep was very mild, but tasty. it was difficult to discern notes that described the experience as a whole. words came to me, but i felt like they were more subtle undertones and not representative of the tea as a whole. i found the broth to be round and full and mellow. the first steep was very easy to drink and i was excited to get more depth in the next one.

the second steep was a rich golden. on the nose i could sense vibrant, ripe fruit notes. this one’s a bit hard to put into words, but i quite enjoyed it

for the second steep,

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 0 min, 45 sec 9 g 3 OZ / 100 ML

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130ML water
7.2 G tea leaves
oolong-seasoned yixing white jade teapot

I rinsed this tea in near boiling water for 5-10 seconds and steeped for 30 seconds to start.

My first brew was light colored which reflected the amount of flavor imparted initially. Notes for the first brew are marshmallow cream and syrupy with vaguely vegetal aftertaste. I’ve been sick for some time so my tastebuds may not pick up nuanced flavors as well.

I’d enjoy a richer flavor so I reduced the volume of water to 110 and increased steep time to 45 seconds. The broth was marginally deeper colored, still a mix of faint gold and light lemon. this time, notes of stone and minerals gently wafted on the nose. if i searched hard enough, i might have detected a trace of kiwi. the taste presented an unexpected experience of what i can only describe as rain or even a thunderstorm — perhaps due to a limestone undertone. maybe thats why they call it smooth water?

Flavors: Kiwi, Limestone, Marshmallow, Spring Water

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 1 min, 0 sec 7 g 4 OZ / 110 ML

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I got a mini coin, and it’s terrible. I rinsed twice and was surprised that it opened up so well. i steeped it for far too long initially and it was a shock how bitter it was. i made another cup for 20 seconds is (gaiwan) and it was also bad. just bitter.

Flavors: Bitter

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 0 min, 30 sec

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