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Day 8 of Sara’s gift tea advent calendar!

The scent is very mild.

The taste is mild too. It’s a bit earthy, with something… metallic at the end of the sip. There’s a bit of a woody note in there somewhere. The notes are quite balanced. I feel like it’s the kind of tea that could grow on me.

Flavors: Earth, Metallic, Tea, Wood

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 3 min, 0 sec 2 g 12 OZ / 354 ML
Mastress Alita

It’s a very dark oolong using purple leaf tea and it’s from Indonesia. Purple leaf tea itself can be very hit-or-miss for people. It’s been a while since I had this one, I remember it being very earthy, mineral, and like roasted nuts. Definitely one of the more unique teas I have, and now that I have a gong fu setup I really should revisit it eastern style when I have a chance. I’m curious what the short infusions would bring.

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Mastress Alita

It’s a very dark oolong using purple leaf tea and it’s from Indonesia. Purple leaf tea itself can be very hit-or-miss for people. It’s been a while since I had this one, I remember it being very earthy, mineral, and like roasted nuts. Definitely one of the more unique teas I have, and now that I have a gong fu setup I really should revisit it eastern style when I have a chance. I’m curious what the short infusions would bring.

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I have enjoyed various teas most of my life, but have recently started exploring higher-end teas. Still, plain houjicha (loose-leaf or bagged) makes me feel like I’m in Japan.

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