Call me a cynic, because I am.
The Wuyi Mountain Big Red Robe I’m drinking is not the one described on this page. That one was from 2 years ago. David searched to find that one. I don’t think I ever got to try it by itself, although it was in the first sample of Imperial Breakfast Summer Blend, which Bonnie was generous enough to share with me when I first joined Steepster.
I am also not drinking the current one that is offered on Verdant’s website. That one was grown by the Li Family, who’s daughter went to school with David. I don’t think he had to search very far to find it, but I’m glad he is friends with them, because they grow some wonderful teas!
So THIS one is from last year. I think the Li family also grew this, & I have plenty of it, so I should start drinking it more often. I haven’t had a chance to compare it to any of my other Big Red Robes, and I can’t even write a decent review about it today, because just as I was starting to drink it & breath in it’s rich aroma, my last student showed up, reeking of perfume. She is a new student, & last week she reeked so heavily that the money she gave me still reeks ;p.
But she is a nice older lady, so at the end of her lesson I explained to her that I have allergies & breathing issues, & am especially sensitive to perfumes, so would she please not wear any on the days she is coming to see me. She was very nice about it.
It will take hours to clear the air in my house, & I really can’t taste much of the tea.
damn…