mrawlins2

mrawlins2 drank Coconut Pouchong by Golden Moon Tea

I think I’ve finally figured out the steeping parameters for this tea. It is very complex and dainty…really good. It truly reminds me of Samoas, but guilt-free! Woo! This is a keeper for me. More infusions to come because I am really loving this tea.

2010-09-21 21:59:48 -0400

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RachanaC (Rachel)-iHeartTeas 2010-09-21 22:18:43 -0400

What parameters did you use?

mrawlins2 2010-09-21 22:55:24 -0400

Well, nothing fancy. I usually use a half the normal amount of leaves for oolongs, but I used a full 2 tsp this time and made sure the water was hot but not boiling – 2.5minutes. It just turned out good this time, although it may have been more of a “in the mood for it” thing.

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I am a former coffee drinker turned tea lover.

Black tea is probably my favorite type of tea, but I rather enjoy most types… I’m even developing a taste for pu-erh.

Rating Scale:
0-10: This tea is either flavorless or just plain undrinkable. I will avoid these teas in the future.

11-20: I was only able to make it through a few sips before pouring the tea out.

21-30: I may have been able to make it through the first cup but the thought of having another has me cringing.

31-40: Teas in this range are not horrible, but nothing I would seek out in the future.

41-60: Would drink if offered, but would not purchase for myself.

61-70: Okay, nothing special

71-80: Enjoyable, but I have to be in the mood for these. Probably would purchase if I found a really great price.

81-90: Pretty good tea, will probably be one of my favorites.

91-95: These teas are really excellent. I wouldn’t necessarily run out and buy more of these (just because there are so many teas out there that I haven’t tried), but I would miss this tea.

96-99: Terrific, very impressive.

100: This special rating is reserved for teas that are absolutely perfect in my opinion. I will only give out a rating of 100 to one tea per category (Earl Grey, unflavored black, dessert tea, Irish Breakfast, etc). These are teas that I really want to have around.

Perfect Teas so Far:

Earl Grey: Saint Isaac’s Blend (Russian Earl Grey) from Upton

Dessert Tea: Marco Polo from Mariage Freres

Unflavored Black: Emperor’s Red from Premium Steap