Amy oh

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Grand Shou Pu-erh 1997 from Red Blossom Tea Company

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Amy oh drank Grand Shou Pu-erh 1997 by Red Blossom Tea Company

I haven’t had this tea in ages… everytime I see it, I feel sad since I got it as a Christmas present from the ex last year. It really is an excellent tea though.

I’m also in no hurry to drink it since it doesn’t go bad. I steeped some up today in the koi teapot I have.

http://sanfrantea.teatra.de/2012/08/13/new-yixing-koi-teapot/

I really have come to enjoy loose leaf pu-erhs. After 30 seconds, I am getting sensations of fruitiness, nuttiness, in addition to a touch of sweet cream on the finish. I did write an extensive note about it months ago, so you can read that if you’re interested.

This reminds me that I need to pay a visit to Red Blossom Tea soon!

2013-01-06 16:10:02 -0500

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KittyLovesTea 2013-01-06 18:35:18 -0500

Your teapot is beautiful, I bet it’s amazing to use. :)

Amy oh 2013-01-06 18:42:17 -0500

Thanks… I do like using it. ;)

Tea_is_wisdom 2013-01-07 17:52:00 -0500

Nice review.Got to love the Mandala Tea Phatty Cake. LOL!

Amy oh 2013-01-07 18:26:06 -0500

Yep – it’s good!

Steven 2013-02-01 10:42:50 -0500

It’s that good? I’m in SFO next week. Can’t wait to try it.
Thanks!

Amy oh 2013-02-01 14:38:23 -0500

You need to pay a visit to Red blossom!

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My profile pic is of a pink dahlia at Golden Gate Park.

Hobbies include: tea, making art, animals, vegan things, buddhism, nature, creativity, books, writing, cooking, meditation, yoga.

I am a fan of many different teas but my favorites are blacks and oolongs, also like darjeeling and pu-erh. I’n always learning and expanding my horizons!

Dislikes include: bergamot, jasmine, highly tannic or bitter teas, overly judgmental and bitter people. :)

Live in San Francisco, I’m a SINK (single income, no kids) and love the urban life, but traveling out to the middle of nowhere is always fun too.

I tend to not drink things I know I will hate so a lot of my tea ratings are on the higher side. Here’s my rating system, sorta

95-100 I love this tea and would like to keep it around

94-90 An excellent tea which I may or may not repurchase

89-80 Pretty good, above average

79-70 Acceptable

69-60 Mundane – Will probably drink it if I have it

59-50 Ick

49 and below Nasty