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Charles Thomas Draper

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Hand Picked Tieguanyin Spring Oolong (2011) from Verdant Tea

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Charles Thomas Draper drank Hand Picked Tieguanyin Spring Oolong (2011) by Verdant Tea

The Mason jar brewing was superb. I know the purists may laugh but I truly believe no other form of tea preparation can allow you to fully appreciate the flavor of oolongs and greens. My hot water brewing in the Yixing has yielded a beautiful nectar as well. A lovely aroma of flowers and heaven if there is such a scent. I also note on the feelings a tea gives to ones moods, I felt an inner calm and peace as if the Iron Goddess of Mercy had blessed me. A truly sublime tea….

2011-10-25 12:43:14 -0400

200 °F / 93 °C

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TeaEqualsBliss 2011-10-25 13:22:39 -0400

YAY!

Charles Thomas Draper 2011-10-25 13:33:52 -0400

Really awesome Tea

Anna Vu 2011-10-25 14:01:02 -0400

What is mason jar brewing?

Charles Thomas Draper 2011-10-25 14:26:35 -0400

You take a Mason Jar, put in a generous teaspoon, add water and let it steep in the fridge for maybe 12 hours or until you feel it’s ready. Basically it’s cold water brewing….

Geoffrey 2011-10-25 14:32:17 -0400

“Sublime” is indeed the operative word. Cheers!

Charles Thomas Draper 2011-10-25 14:35:04 -0400

It’s no longer in stock. I tried to buy more….

MaddHatter 2011-10-26 09:27:52 -0400

Ooh and brewing in a Mason jar would be so pretty to watch too!! Taking this notion and running with it!

Charles Thomas Draper 2011-10-26 11:50:16 -0400

@ Madd, I love brewing this way….

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I am an avid surfer, gardener, golfer and freespirit. I have been a tea drinker forever. Tea has provided me with contentment. I love White, Oolong, Green, Black and Pu’er. I do not care for flavored tea and nor will I comment on it.