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Silver Buds Yabao from Verdant Tea
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For the fact that this smells like trees, I’m immediately drawn to it. I am not disappointed with how it tastes, either. It looks like it will be a delicate tea, as it is pale when brewed, but the taste is complex and robust. Not robust like black tea; robust in its own way. I feel I need to be listening to serene and deeply troubled classical music (Moonlight Sonata) and watching snowflakes fall while drinking this tea. It’s different and flavorful, and I like it.
I used 1.5 Tablespoons for 8 oz of water, with a quick rinse.
Anyone know the relative amount of caffeine in this tea?

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Invader Zim
Invader Zim 2012-11-09 20:41:56 -0500

This tea, Moonlight Sonata, and snow, it sounds divine…I hope it snows soon!

Rellybob
Rellybob 2012-11-09 21:29:02 -0500

Me too! We are supposed to be getting several inches ths weekend, it needs to hurry up and storm!! I love a good blizzard.

Bonnie
Bonnie 2012-11-09 21:34:48 -0500

Dr. Zhivago and the troika scene…

Invader Zim
Invader Zim 2012-11-09 22:15:30 -0500

Lucky! It’s supposed to go back up into the 60’s here.

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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

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