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CharlotteZero

Premium Taiwanese Assam from Butiki Teas

CharlotteZero drank Premium Taiwanese Assam by Butiki Teas

This is a really excellent black tea. I would have given it a higher rating except that I didn’t like it that much when I brewed it in my usual gongfu style. I recommend following the directions and steeping it for 3 minutes in boiling water. Even brewed western style, this tea was also lacking a little bit of- I’m not sure if I’m describing it correctly- weight in the mouth?

2013-02-04 17:06:18 -0500

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ToiToi 2013-02-04 21:44:42 -0500

I haven’t really tried drinking assam straight – somehow I always ended up drinking it with milk. I meant to try drinking assam straight but haven’t had a chance. Taiwanese Assam sounds unique!

Butiki Teas 2013-02-04 22:10:31 -0500

Hmmm, for you I would recommend 1 tablespoon of tea for 8oz of water and steeping for 4 minutes. I think you might enjoy the tea a little more and the body will be a little heavier, though this is not a really weighty tea. I personally learn towards 1 1/2 tablespoons at 4 minutes but I like a really strong cup.

Kasumi no Chajin 2013-02-05 00:42:20 -0500

A light Assam? I will have to try this! Thanks for the detailed discussion!

CharlotteZero 2013-02-05 01:14:59 -0500

Thank you, Butiki Teas, for the brewing advice. I will try using your instructions next time.

Butiki Teas 2013-02-05 12:07:51 -0500

Good luck CharlotteZero!

Kasumi no Chajin-This is definitely on the lighter side for an Assam. This one has rich chocolatey notes. Our upgraded version of this tea is much stronger but also has a silkiness.

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I first became interested in tea through the world of BDSM and my love of high protocol. I was fascinated by the elaborate etiquette of Chanoyu and the humility of Gongfucha.

Tea now means so many things to me, it is so deep and it is revealing new meaning to me all the time.

Tea is a mindfulness practice, and a doorway through which to explore different philosophies, cultures, and historical times. Tea is hospitality and a way of communion. Tea is an art, a ritual, and a tradition. Tea is a complement to the foods I eat (preferably vegan desserts) and is something I enjoy collecting and curating.