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I find that I prefer the western brewing method for a number of teas. I tend to really enjoy only the first couple infusions or so with gong-fu-ish brewing anyways, so it’s kind of a waste of time. However, there are some teas that really shine gong-fu style! Perhaps if my palate was better-developed, my opinion on this would be different :P

Ya, I have found that I actually like the Bailin Gongfu and the Yun nan golden tip from Teavivre better brewed gongfu. Have you tried these ones gongfu?

I am learning that my palate is developing more and more over time. And I am liking straight teas more and more as well.

I agree, Kittenna. other than really good pu-erhs, which I might infuse three times or so in my little pot, I’m a one-and-done kind of tea drinker. It truly perplexes me when I see people doing multiple brewings of green and black teas; I don’t get much flavor after the first good steep.

I definitely re-steep things – there are some flavoured whites that do fabulously! – but western-style. I should try the bailin gongfu with the shorter infusions – I think I’ve only had it once, and that would have been western-brewed. I’m also liking straight teas more – artificial flavouring seems to be getting to me. Not bad sometimes, but not always what I’m craving!