Bonnie

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Bonnie drank Yu Lu Yan Cha Black by Verdant Tea

Follow-up Review:
2nd Brew Style:
A little Western Style Brew this afternoon tasted more like stepping into a heavenly bakery than a candy shoppe (see previous review).

I shared my pot of tea with granddaughter Schey, who thought this was malty without being chocolaty and sweet with a yukon potato flavor dipped in whipped cinnamon honey.

I think this is more like the Jin Jun Mei even though I think it’s totally unfair to compare this tea to any other Verdant Black Tea.

This is unique and I hope this is a tea that will join the list of regular Verdant selections!

2012-12-02 16:02:50 -0500

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LiberTEAS 2012-12-02 16:30:16 -0500

This review makes me hungry… mmm!

Terri HarpLady 2012-12-02 16:55:38 -0500

I drank it yesterday, western style, & it kind of reminded me of the Jin Jun Mai as well, but of course, it was also very different.

Bonnie 2012-12-02 17:10:27 -0500

Worth trying in a gaiwan though. More intense and the cinnamon scent is more pronounced I think.

Terri HarpLady 2012-12-02 17:24:18 -0500

I’m sure! I’m getting where I want all of my really good teas gone in the Gaiwan, but sometimes I don’t have all day to sit around sipping them that way. Then it’s the cup.

BoxerMama 2012-12-02 17:36:06 -0500

Does it have that little spicy bite that jin jun mei has?

Bonnie 2012-12-02 18:03:54 -0500

Not to me B-Mama. The scent is cinnamon to me. Remember I have a super sensitive nose though. See what you think! The honey flavor is very lovely!

BoxerMama 2012-12-02 18:09:41 -0500

Good! I’m not a fan of the jin jun mei because of the spice. I plan to order this tea, I’m just hoping they get zhu rong back.

Terri HarpLady 2012-12-02 18:25:28 -0500

What? Zhu Rong is out of stock

BoxerMama 2012-12-02 18:26:59 -0500

Yeah! I was just doing a mock up order( I almost have enough points for $10 off) and when I went to add it it said out of stock! I have inquired on fb.

Sil 2012-12-02 18:57:04 -0500

Bah for being out of stock!

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Colorado Grandma
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Grandmother to 3 tea drinking teenaged girls and 3 young tea drinking boys. I began teatime as in the Summer over 30 years ago when my children were little. We took a break from play for tea and snacks and to chat every day. They loved tea time.
There are several tea houses close to my home and a Tea Festival in Boulder. Fort Collins is a bit of a foodie town. We brew lots of Beer (Fat Tire is one brand) and have several Spice Shops (Savory is the one featured on Food Network).
Colorado State University is a mile from my home and the Rocky Mountains climb higher at the end of my block. The climate here is semi-arid with LOTS OF SUN AT 5000 feet. (Heavy Winter snows start in the higher elevations). After living my whole life in Northern California (Silicon Valley) I have to admit that I LOVE IT HERE!!!
I attend a wonderful Greek Orthodox Church and enjoy cooking ethnic foods (all kinds). I am disabled with Migraines and Fibromyalgia!
My family is Bi-racial ( African-American, Scots) and Bi-cultural, (Peruvian, Cyprus, France, Mexico, Native American)
I’ve worked at a Winery, was a Special Ed. Major, Telecom and System Analyst, Won Cooking Contests, been an Athlete and Coach, Artist, Pianist, Vista Volunteer. I love to travel and have been to Italy, Greece, Peru, Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska