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OMGsrsly drank Laoshan Black by Verdant Tea

No sour notes in this tea today. I used tap water instead of brita filtered water. I don’t really like it, though. The flavour has almost a burnt quality which I’m really not enjoying. I think i need to set it aside for a couple weeks and revisit it.

Again, i did a western style brew. I just re-used the tea leaves from yesterday and did a 5 minute steep.

Ps. I have the autumn 2012 harvest.

2013-03-19 14:59:55 -0400

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Chizakura 2013-03-19 19:54:39 -0400

It’s a shame you’re not a big fan. But I guess that’s what makes the world diverse, hey? :) I’m actually kind of surprised that I liked it so much, since I can’t stand teas with added chocolate, so it stands to reason that I wouldn’t like naturally chocolate either, but I did!

But yes, perhaps a different harvest would make the difference. I heard that this one REALLY varies.

OMGsrsly 2013-03-19 23:21:06 -0400

I like it better with sugar, for sure. It’s so weird though, having heard so much about it, to not like it. :)

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Black teas are my favourite, although I do drink the occasional green tea. I am exploring herbal and fruity teas for summer icing and winter evenings, and oolong and pu erh are new and exciting… although I do not like an oolong that tastes mostly of seaweed. I avoid mint, and my BFF is allergic to raspberries, so I read a lot of ingredient listings.

I have discovered that I do not like teas that are too roasty and toasty. Some Rig Red Robe teas are ok, some Yunnan Blacks are ok, some hojichas are ok. Just some. I seem to prefer traditional blends (oh Irish breakfast), Assam, Ceylon and Nilgiri types as unflavored morning caffeine boosts. Flavoured black teas are closest to my heart, and therefore take up the most room in my stomach.

My ratings are based on the little faces, and depend on what face I make when I sip the tea! :)

(Isn’t that a bling-tastic tea cup?)

Also: A map of tea places in Vancouver. I’ve been to some of them, but not a lot. If you have any suggestions, please let me know!
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