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This one is from a local tea house in Colorado that Bonnie was gracious enough to add in with the other samples she sent. Thanks!

Alright! This one makes Pu’er number two! So similar yet so very different from the first one I tried..

I should start by saying that although I wouldn’t undo this encounter for anything – now wouldn’t be now if then wasn’t then – you should probably stick to 1 tsp per cup like the tea house recommends instead of being savvy with a digital scale and thinking 3g is the same thing as 1 tsp just because you read it somewhere! ..insert anecdote about men and following directions.. Regardless and moving on, using 3g per cup will yield a blackened amber colored liquor that reminded me of the water in the okefenokee swamp from a camping trip I took with my parents when I was in primary school! (Although I’m quite sure this tastes miles better and the comparison is just as it relates to the color.)

My experience with Gong Ting Wang in the early western style steepings was reminiscent of standing on the beach in a light jacket waiting for a sunrise – the saline presence was light and airy like the breeze coming in off of the breaks at that time of day. Simultaneously, there was a humming profile of warm dark whole wheat loaf that had honey butter spread across and then was left to it’s own devices for long enough that the two had become one.
In the middle to later steepings, most of the briny top layer faded as a more velvety toffee sweetness carried the flavor arc to a deliciously subtle waning. Tasty!!

ScottTeaMan

Really good description Jason

Bonnie

I agree the discription is magical! I have this tea as one of my staples for breakfast time.

Bonnie

I’ve had two great days at Happy Lucky’s this week! The last one tasting this tea today! Hope the weather has not been too awful… take care! I was scared!

jason

Thanks Bonnie, we made it through the tempest safe and sound! What a terrific storm.. I’m glad you were able to share tea today with family : )

Bonnie

Read the PM thank you!

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ScottTeaMan

Really good description Jason

Bonnie

I agree the discription is magical! I have this tea as one of my staples for breakfast time.

Bonnie

I’ve had two great days at Happy Lucky’s this week! The last one tasting this tea today! Hope the weather has not been too awful… take care! I was scared!

jason

Thanks Bonnie, we made it through the tempest safe and sound! What a terrific storm.. I’m glad you were able to share tea today with family : )

Bonnie

Read the PM thank you!

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I am so very new to loose leaf tea and, after decades of really really good coffee, I am blown away by the diversity and complexity that this little leaf has to offer. Every new cup is an adventure and I look forward to sharing them with you!

+ I attempt to rate teas in comparison to others I’ve tried of the same general variety, so a green tea rated at 95 vs a pu’er at 90 doesn’t necessarily mean that I liked the green better than the pu’er – it just means I liked it better than most other greens.

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