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OMGsrsly

OMGsrsly drank Anxi Fo Shou Black Tea by Verdant Tea

Hmm. I like this one more than Laoshan black, but that’s not saying much at all. Both the teas have this smoky burnt taste that I don’t like. This tea is more mild in terms of that flavour, and the rest of the flavour profile is also different, but… no. I will actually be able to finish this cup, and have a few more steeps, but I think I’m only going to keep one package. The rest can be swapped or given away.

I’m glad I did this Verdant order, but I wish I had purchased sample sizes of /everything/ instead of just a few 1 oz packages.

I brewed half a package in a normal sized mug, boiling water, 2 minutes. Second steep will be 2:30, third 3:00, etc. The other half package I’ll try next week in my tiny gong fu pot.

Edit: ok, nope. Moving on to a matcha latte. I’ll try another steep of this later, with added milk and sugar. Definitely not a plain tea for me.

2013-03-21 17:34:19 -0400

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BoxerMama 2013-03-21 19:11:28 -0400

gong fu style should use a full package. I prefer this one western style at 1 minute steep. I think I know the taste oyu’re talking about. It’s almost nutty.

OMGsrsly 2013-03-21 19:43:31 -0400

For a medium gong fu pot or cup, yes, but mine is only 2oz! Teeny tiny. :) I’ll have to try a shorter steep as well. Thanks!

BoxerMama 2013-03-21 19:54:08 -0400

Gotcha!

Chizakura 2013-03-21 21:53:50 -0400

That’s too bad that Verdant proved to be a disappointment for you. :( Looks like the whole order was a bust. But at least you know now, and at least you didn’t buy massive amounts.

OMGsrsly 2013-03-21 23:50:28 -0400

I haven’t tried the laoshan chai, the autumn laoshan green, or the ginger sage, and with a 4 minute steep the phoenix chai is a nice light cardamom-y chai, just not what i was expecting. :) Not terrible, but not my favourites! I am keeping my fingers crossed for the ginger sage and laoshan chai. I think it could make an excellent in-your-face chai base. Actually, i’ll try the ginger sage one now…

Chizakura 2013-03-21 23:53:47 -0400

Oh good! So there are some you haven’t tried from them yet. :) Good, here’s hoping you have better luck with the remainders. :D

OMGsrsly 2013-03-22 00:33:20 -0400

I like this one! With lots of caveats, but i do!!

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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! :)

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