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thewaterbird drank Dragon Pearls by DAVIDsTEA

I had this last weekend at a friend’s home. I have to say I was quite disappointed considering how much I love the Silk Road Dragon Tears. The leaves didn’t appear to be as long and whole as in the Silk Road pearls.

More importantly, though, I didn’t find it very jasmine-y and it was quite bitter. However, I am guessing it was steeped with boiling water, and it was definitely over-steeped. I will refrain from rating it until I try it properly steeped.

2010-10-16 21:37:56 -0400

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Jillian 2010-10-17 00:17:00 -0400

Yeah, you don’t want to go with boiling water for a green tea. Try steeping it at around 75-80ºC for 2 or 3 minutes.

thewaterbird 2010-10-17 10:23:06 -0400

Oh I know! :) The tea was made by a friend. I’m pretty sure boiling water was used, but it definitely steeped a long time.

Jillian 2010-10-17 13:26:50 -0400

Oh I see, sorry.

Alyssa 2012-10-23 19:02:13 -0400

That’s probably it! The hot water just kills it. :( It’s definitely delicious— you should try it again.

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I’ve been drinking tea off and on for a few years, but only in the last year have I started to test out loose leafs, and expand my taste buds.

I consider myself very new to the world of teas, especially when it comes to properly steeping, and knowing much about what certain teas are supposed to be like.

After discovering there was more to tea than Red Rose OP, I have traditionally tended to drink mint teas and similar herbals (but no fruity ones), red rooibos, honeybush, and the occasional matte. I’ve only recently discovered white teas and oolongs, which I really enjoy.

I’m expanding my knowledge, trying new teas, and just starting to learn about temperature/steep times, etc.

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11-30: I’ll finish my cup, but that’s it.
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