Rellybob

Rellybob drank Zhu Rong Yunnan Black by Verdant Tea

The leaves are very pretty, with the light and dark, large twisty leaves. My nose is a little stuffy today but the leaves smell sweet potato-ish.
I followed Verdants western instructions- 2 teaspoons of leaf per cup of water, steeped for 1.5 minutes. The first steep has the expected sweet potato flavor but is also strangely spicy; there’s fleeting sweet honey notes and something else I can’t identify. I’m intrigued! More on this later..

2012-09-25 14:18:20 -0400

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I love tea. I first tasted loose leaf when my grandpa brought some back from Russia and I remember just savoring it. Not sure what kind it was; all I remember is that it was loose leaf and it was good. =)

I really enjoy oolong, jasmine tea, green tea, and white tea. I have been getting more into black tea, especially those with chocolate notes! Also, chai is a constant favorite.

As far as tisanes go, I enjoy chamomile and occasionally a mint. I am interested to try rooibus and honey bush. I do prefer teas without artificial flavoring but I’m willing to try most things.

I know next to nothing about puerh, but I like what I have tried so far.

I am consistently amazed at the flavors contained in one leaf. I am on a quest to discover all of them! Slowly, though. Good tea is expensive. :P

Other things I enjoy: Books. My family. Truth. Campfires. Animal Rescue. Gardening. Sushi. Mountain biking. Documentaries. Trees. Music. Culture. Sour cream raisin pie. Not necessarily in that order. :P