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chrine

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chrine drank Snow Buds (Xue Ya) by Rishi Tea

I didn’t think I liked white teas. In fact, I didn’t think I liked this tea. But two days ago, I had it again for the first time since I started paying attention to water temperature. Delish. Light, grassy/vegiteal, and easy to drink. I’m adding it below the oolong on my this-is-all-I-want-to-drink list.

Standard mug – blue pottery. 1 tbsp. gently steaming water. 5 minutes.

Second brewing. 6 minutes.

I was hoping to try a third brewing but I fear I might be tea-d out for the evening.

2009-10-14 02:46:28 -0400

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Jillian 2009-10-14 03:29:47 -0400

White teas scald and get bitter REALLY easily if the water’s too hot. Also shorter steeping times might help with the taste as well.

takgoti 2009-10-14 10:02:13 -0400

Oooh, this sounds good. Rishi and I have been getting along quite splendidly thus far, so this one might have a place on a future order.

You should try a silver needle – I find those to be particularly lovely. Most vendors make one and they’re typically good across the board. Of course, I love the one from my life partner – Samovar.

chrine 2009-10-17 15:40:46 -0400

Jillian ~~ Thanks. I’ll try steeping it for less time next time I make it.

takgoti ~~ I think the only silver needle I’ve had was in pyramid bags. I don’t remember being impressed with it. But it was bagged and back when I was just starting to drink anything other than black teas and flavored black teas. I will remember that though next time I buy white tea.

I googled Samovar because I wasn’t quite sure it wasn’t your gf or bf and you were referring to a tea gifted by them. =)

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I’m a 28 year old pharmacist. I live with my husband and our two cats, Bin and Sakai. I love tea, coffee, reading, and learning.

I’ve drank tea all my life but recently my close friend Spautz became an educated tea drinker and started educating me. Since then I’ve tried white teas and oolong and learned that I love rooibos.

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