Raritea

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Raritea drank Blue Unicorn Reserve by Tealux

4 spears used for 375 ml.

On the sip there is a note that reminds me strongly of grape flavour. Fruity sweetness. I’m detecting a white tea-type astringency note. Slight buttery tone.

Second infusion at 6 minutes, 300ml. Has more of a plum fruity taste on the sip. Slight hints of smooth (almost creamy) black tea taste. I’m reminded of the wheat-like taste I find in certain tea. Slightly licorice-like sweetness.

2013-03-13 17:09:13 -0400

195 °F / 90 °C

5 min 0 sec

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Bonnie 2013-03-13 21:02:43 -0400

These are nice brewed in a glass using only 2 or 3 for a couple minutes (not 6!). There shouldn’t be astringency when brewed with less time. This is a green tea with flavor that reminds me more of a darjeeling (that grape flavor).

Kittenna 2013-03-14 02:02:14 -0400

Ooh! I need to try my packet of this. How many spears were in your bag? Didn’t count mine.

Indigobloom 2013-03-14 11:46:22 -0400

hehe tea spears :P

Bonnie 2013-03-14 12:58:13 -0400

Butiki used to carry this as their blue nettle tea. Some of you might remember it. Green tea from Ceylon with a very nice flavor. I still have some.

Kittenna 2013-03-14 21:53:38 -0400

I’m not entirely sure it’s exactly the same thing. Could be, though. This one is listed as an oolong, not a green. I tried a sample from Butiki, but IIRC I didn’t brew it correctly :(

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