As much as I hate ctc teas… I had to figure out a way to play with one to get it to be acceptable. Eventually I learned that there was semi golden dianhong that was made into ctc which drew me in. I decided that since it was already a dry like tea, why not add some more to that aspect. Well… this happened: https://liquidproust.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/unusual-approaches/

and in 10 days the leaf had taken on the smallest amount of smoke which comes off like a semi smoked chocolate you would taste from a bar that has smoked taste to it; but this is quite dry so it’s more of a cocoa.

It took awhile to figure out how to get this to brew correctly to taste the way I want others to taste it as. Turns out that this is quite strong so 3 grams is plenty and 45 seconds to 60 seconds is the time to keep it at; used a teapot for this brewing. Came out quite smooth, but dry like I described. Being that I’m not a fan of ctc, Assam, or Ceylon, this tea is getting a harsh review from me but it passes. I’m going suspect that someone else will find it much better than I do.

I’m hoping this slight smoke doesn’t completely fade within 3 months; that will be something I test out.

Daylon R Thomas

I’m not a ctc fan either, but the booze profile might be cool. Could it be used for cocktail, maybe? Aren’t you also going to release an Earl Grey eventually?

Liquid Proust

This doesn’t have a booze taste. I thought I announced somewhere that my earl grey is coming soon; I worked with Tealet on the base to use so it’ll be using one of their farmers tea and my own special touch :)

Daylon R Thomas

You did on your word press. :) I had a hard time finding the article so I asked you instead.

Gooseberry Spoon

CTC teas have their uses! I still think they make the best milk based masala chais.

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Daylon R Thomas

I’m not a ctc fan either, but the booze profile might be cool. Could it be used for cocktail, maybe? Aren’t you also going to release an Earl Grey eventually?

Liquid Proust

This doesn’t have a booze taste. I thought I announced somewhere that my earl grey is coming soon; I worked with Tealet on the base to use so it’ll be using one of their farmers tea and my own special touch :)

Daylon R Thomas

You did on your word press. :) I had a hard time finding the article so I asked you instead.

Gooseberry Spoon

CTC teas have their uses! I still think they make the best milk based masala chais.

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