134 Tasting Notes

92

Every time I make a pot of this tea, I find something else I like about it. Sweet, spicy, soothing and interesting. Loving the notes of graham cracker and saffron which jump above the slight berry nutty goodness. Finishing yet another bag of this, and still have not tried it with any milk or sweetener… just too good all on it’s own. Next time you order from Verdant tea, try some of this as a nice comforting treat to sip when the world is getting you down.

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 3 min, 15 sec

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95

Another wonderful offering from Mandala Tea. The aroma of the dry leaves has an alluring mix of crisp, green and nutty scents. Steeped for a few minutes, the aroma gets more complex and the flavor is really smooth, crisp and just a touch earthy. Very nice! As others have mentioned, this has some of the qualities found in better grade Longjing (dragon well) teas, but is distinctly different. Looking forward to spending more time with this tea after I place my next order.

Preparation
2 min, 0 sec

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93

Enjoying a new shipment of White Night this week. I was drinking it from my travel mug all week, but today had a chance to do a series of small steepings to enjoy the whole flavor and aroma.

Such a nice clean flavor. Getting more vegetal in taste after the second steep. The aroma is more of the sea in this batch, or perhaps I am just remembering the aroma as the last batch aged, getting better over time.

Preparation
175 °F / 79 °C 1 min, 0 sec

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97

Yesterday I finished the last of my stash of this beautiful Tieguanyin, reveling in the light delicious flavor. I prefer the Autumn version of this tea because of the way the leaves progress so nicely through multiple steepings. Creamy citrus tones become slowly sweeter, moving from orange blossom to key lime pie. A fresh lingering crispness on a creamy base. And now I see they have a bit left in their online store, so it is off to make a purchase to restock!

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 0 min, 45 sec
CHAroma

What a lovely description!

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96

Amazing! Sat down to tea with this sheng pu’er tea this morning, entranced by the wonderful smoky scent of the dry tea cake. Carefully pried loose leaves from the tightly compressed leaves, loaded up my small glass gaiwan, and gave the leaves a quick rinse and watched the leaves unfurl. Sublime. Through several quick steeps, I became completely lost in the flavors and aroma: smokey, creamy, sweetgrass, dried fruit and just a hint of camphor in the background. No bitterness or woodsy flavors, just a clean green lightness reminiscent of a walk in a sunny hillside pasture.

It is remarkable how quickly this pu’er has developed such beautiful complexity. It reminds me very much of some of the better Pasha Mountain teas that I have been fortunate to taste. The leaves holdup well through many steepings, taking you on a fascinating journey of flavors.

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 0 min, 30 sec

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93

Such a beautiful tea. Brews up a nice dark orange with lots of complexity and malty goodness. Had a nice gong fu session with this tea this morning, and can’t get that wonderfully distinctive Yunnan flavor out of my head. Hearty goodness through multiple brews.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 1 min, 0 sec
Garret

One of my very favorite hong cha! Perfect for gong fu cha. I am so happy that you are diggin’ this one, my friend!!!

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97

Finishing the last of my Verdant Yunnan White Jasmine tea that I had squirreled away for a day when I needed a real treat. My last few grams reminded me why I love this tea so much. Creamy, floral, and rich without being heavy. A perfect light cup to start this humid, warm morning. Every steep a revelation of flavors.

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 1 min, 0 sec
CHAroma

Long time no see. Welcome back!

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91

Finished another bag full of this wonderful blend earlier this week. We were having some really warm days, so I even tried it iced, from a concentrated brew, with a splash of agave and sparkling water as Verdant Tea recommended. Minty, spicy, and stimulating. A really fine herbal brew that I have enjoyed over and over again. The burdock they use in this blend is unlike any I have ever tasted, and it really brings together all the flavors. Thanks again Verdant Tea for such a nice herbal blend.

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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87

I am usually not a big fan of flavored teas, so this sample tea bag remained on the shelf since my last order from Den’s Tea two months back. Then I had a week of laziness mixed with aches and pains when I tried Den’s English Breakfast Tea (great!) then the Earl Grey (even better) and finally this Tropical Mango. Just enough flavor to enhance the nice Indian blend with a pleasant aroma and aftertaste. It does not overwhelm you or taste artificial, like some brands do. A very pleasant, memorable and soothing cup of tea to enjoy quietly.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 2 min, 45 sec

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I have been drinking tea for most of my life, and enjoy learning about Tea Culture from all around the world. I learned early about Russian and British traditions first, since my parents came from Europe, followed by the teas and culture of Ceylon/Sri Lanka and India. Since I have been a practicing Buddhist for the better part of 25 years, I have strong ties to Asia, and have slowly been learning about the teas from each part of the world I encounter. It is a wonderful and interesting journey.

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