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Wuyi Mountain Big Red Robe from Verdant Tea

LiberTEAS drank Wuyi Mountain Big Red Robe by Verdant Tea

This is a beautiful Big Red Robe!

My first couple of infusions brought me flavors that were fruit-like (I tasted peaches and raisins), a little earthy and smoky, and hints of chocolate. A background of caramel and honey-esque sweetness appeared in the distance. The subsequent infusions were more floral, and the flowery notes tapered off to a tangy citrus-y note that lingered into the aftertaste. The caramel flavors really jumped out by the fourth infusion.

I also noticed in the later infusions that the flavors that were once raisin-like became more like currants, while the peach tones were more subdued.

A beautifully complex Oolong. I’m liking what I’m tasting from Verdant Tea.

2011-09-06 01:09:22 -0400

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Charles Thomas Draper 2011-10-26 14:45:30 -0400

I love what i’m tasting from Verdant….

Amy oh 2011-10-27 15:44:06 -0400

I can’t wait to try this one!

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I am obsessed with tea!

I am a co-founder of the SororiTEA Sisters:
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My favorite teas are Yellow Teas with most Oolong teas at a close second. As far as “flavored” teas go, I love Earl Grey, Chocolate and Jasmine teas.

I also am intrigued by flavored teas with an unusual or unique flavor combination.

I don’t do a whole lot of swaps anymore, however, I do occasionally sell sampler boxes here: http://liberteas.teatra.de/ I don’t always have sampler boxes available as it depends upon how much time I have as well as packaging supplies. I usually post at least one or two sampler boxes per month, though, so if you’re interested, keep an eye out or PM me and I’ll let you know when I have some posted.

Most of the teas that I record in my notes here are going to have a fairly high rating from me. This is not because I am not discerning, but because I do not usually waste my time on drinking tea I do not care for, nor will I waste my time on writing about it.