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Charles Thomas Draper

Xingyang Nuggets 2008 Shu from Verdant Tea

Charles Thomas Draper drank Xingyang Nuggets 2008 Shu by Verdant Tea

I am drinking this after the 2007. In the Yixing with generous leaf and no rinse. The first steep was light. Maybe I should of rinsed it. Steep 2 is holding its own. Darker. Stronger. Earthier. I do not think I will be able to go through this one for multiple steepings. I know when to say when. Or do I? For the 3rd steep the nuggets seem to be coming apart now. I am still getting the numbness and this mouth coating sensation. It is a very good tea. I probably should have waited another day to try it. It is hard to properly taste it right after the 2007. Besides, I can take no more….

2011-11-21 14:39:20 -0500

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Nathaniel Gruber 2011-11-22 16:21:39 -0500

Fair enough….I like your honesty.

This one is VERY good. I think that a 92 is a pretty fair and accurate rating nonetheless.

Charles Thomas Draper 2011-11-22 16:29:16 -0500

I will be tasting again. I am sure I will do things differently that may improve it.

Amy oh 2011-11-22 16:46:16 -0500

Nathaniel, you work for Verdant, right? ;-)

Nathaniel Gruber 2011-11-22 20:18:26 -0500

I do, David and I worked together in a Teahouse for a year before we both left. He went on to start Verdant Tea, and I work in a church ministry now but do a few things with Verdant. David is the main man to talk to though.

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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.