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First off, the packaging is almost definitely lying about this being hand-picked, as the leafs are cut mainly to ~1cm squared pieces. However, it’s a very pleasant tea. The aroma is very floral. Although it said to steep for 1 min, I did only about a 20 sec first infusion in 5 oz. water after a quick rinse. It still had a moderate amount of astringency, which I liked. Beyond that, I agree with the “muscatel” description; pleasant sweetness, not very spicy, mild woodiness. Moderately thick mouthfeel. I can get several enjoyable infusions.

Flavors: Astringent, Floral, Muscatel, Raisins, Wood

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 0 min, 30 sec 4 g 5 OZ / 147 ML

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I like tea. Basically all types, except smoked lapsang souchong. Favorite tea types: mid-aged sheng puer, high mountain Taiwanese oolongs, aged lighter oolongs, dan cong oolongs, certain black teas. Other than that I’m a well-rounded nice-ish person who does epidemiology for work and outdoors things, especially bikes, for fun, among other things. Also, I think the differences between unglazed clays used for yixing-style pots are figuratively bologna.

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