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ZG30: Special Grade Temple of Heaven Gunpowder Green from Upton Tea Imports

Becky drank ZG30: Special Grade Temple of Heaven Gunpowder Green by Upton Tea Imports

I was really excited about this tea. It brewed up strong and vegetal which tasted nice and bracing for the first few sips, when it was very hot. Then I helped make dinner (sopas! So good) and sort of forgot it was sitting there on the counter. By the time I got back to it, it was lukewarm and almost knocked me over with a nearly undrinkable bitterness. I’m not going to rate it based on this cup, though. I was somewhat distracted during the process of brewing so there’s a chance it was up to 10 degrees too hot or brewed up to a minute or two too long.

2012-11-03 22:43:46 -0400

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Claire 2012-11-03 22:58:45 -0400

Green tea can get really bitter as it cools, depending on the type.

Becky 2012-11-03 23:30:18 -0400

I had no idea! Given my tendency to wander, I should probably save the green for when I’m focused and ready to down a whole cup relatively quickly.

Azzrian 2012-11-04 00:51:25 -0400

Mmmm Sopas!

Becky 2012-11-04 01:20:46 -0400

Totally. It was worth the sacrifice, for sure.

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I love tasting things. Slowly, I’m getting better at it.

I am a coffee convert; the 5+ cups of strong coffee I used to drink every day has trickled down to 1-2 cups a week, if a pot’s already brewed and I’m feeling lazy. Otherwise, tea all the way!

It’s been a few months now, which is enough for me to know that everyone likes different things about their cup. Personally I like my teas the way I like my men—strong and naked, with no artificial flavors or preservatives. Also dry, and in a tin. Hah!

Life is interesting and occasionally irritating. Because of this, I am sometimes laser-eyed, but a nice cup of tea usually helps.