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2tsp 14oz 200F 2min
Twisty leaves, good proportion of golden tips present. This tea was part of a Rise+Shine package that I got for Christmas from my sister. Dry leaf smells malty especially once I get it out of the package. Brews up medium brown. Tastes malty and bready more as it cools. A little sweet, slightly astringent.
I’ll probably up the leaf the next time I have it to up the flavor a little. Rating 75. I would not repurchase this tea. For the amount of money that they want for 2oz, the taste of the tea is not there.

Flavors: Bread, Malt, Sweet

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200 °F / 93 °C 2 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 14 OZ / 414 ML

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I started my tea journey with Stash/Celestial Seasonings tea bags years ago. All loose leaf, unless I’m sick or traveling.

I like black, oolong, white, herbals, and raw/ripe pu’erh. I don’t drink green tea often.

I play video games, read, and do pottery. My current favorite tea mug is one I threw and glazed.

I generally review teas twice – initial and final steeps.

My cupboard is completely out of date. I have a spreadsheet (it’s current!!!) that’s over 300 teas. Pretty equal amounts of black, white, oolong, raw, & ripe with a little bit of green/herbal.

Ratings
85-100 are teas that I loved and want to keep in stock.
71-84 are teas that are good. I may or may not get them again. Source for daily drinkers/work teas.
60-70 are teas that I didn’t like. I’ll finish what I bought.
Anything less than 60…nope.

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