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“Hyley’s Scottish pekoe. Review: Ru Yao dragon teapot, gongfucha. Dry leaf: spices, toasty. https://www.instagram.com/p/BMZeXf5gXb4/ Wet leaf: spices, toasty, spicy....” Read full tasting note
Crop: Plantations of Akuressa and Elpitiye
Altitude: 600-800 meters above sea level
Grade: Pekoe (medium leaf)
Ceylon tea of elite Pekoe grade. Gives amber colored brew with delicate aroma and velvety taste.
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Hyley’s Scottish pekoe.
Review:
Ru Yao dragon teapot, gongfucha.
Dry leaf: spices, toasty.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMZeXf5gXb4/
Wet leaf: spices, toasty, spicy.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMZedmHAEQJ/
1x short rinse.
Light steep; I taste/smell; slight floral. Light —> musty, spicy, spices.
Medium -→ mud, bitterness, autumn leaf pile.
Medium steep; I taste/smell: light floral. Medium —→ musty, spicy, spices, mud, autumn leaf pile. Strong bitterness.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMZebcwg5JD/
Heavy steep; I taste/smell: strong to overpowering bitterness. (I’m not going to bother with the rest).
All in all, I’m not too Sure where to stand on this tea. I rate a 50. Not recommended for gongfucha. Better off giving this tea to a friend.
Bonus photos:
1. https://www.instagram.com/p/BMZeSkRg8_u/
2. https://www.instagram.com/p/BMZeUq5gCGA/
Flavors: Autumn Leaf Pile, Bitter, Mud, Spices, Spicy, Toasty
