Sadly only one gong-fu session. So, it’s technically a SIPDOWN.
I got 3 grams from derk, who might have it from, yes, White Antlers. But maybe not. No “WA” mark there. Anyway thanks anyone who bought it.
Stale urine is indeed an aroma of dry tea. As well the dill, maybe cilantro or something of those greens. It was actually pretty bad. But I don’t want to throw away the tea based on initial contact.
I decided to use all 3 grams I get in my gaiwan. Oh well, the rinse was quick and then the aroma was… ehm… even worse. Something again like urine and dill. Quick colour changer.
I was doing 10-60 seconds steeps.
Somehow weird, foul, but tasty. I get forest floor, herbs strongly, hints of florals as well citrus (sweet ones like tangerines) zests, dandelion and dill.
Weird. But smooth. Not velvety feeling, but mouth-coating for sure. As well it had thick texture that I quite liked indeed.
That was amazing experience, but it’s tea for now and then. Not really for daily drinking. It changed my point of view on pressed whites. Would I like to try it again? You bet!
Sound pairing (only for writing the note): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Tr0otuiQuU
Flavors: Citrus Zest, Dandelion, Dill, Floral, Forest Floor, Green, Herbs
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Yep, that was a WA Swedish Death Purge tea. The urine/dill odor you encountered was pretty universal, Martin. Even dry, I recall the tea smelling like dill.
I’d buy a tiny tong if it were still around. One of the most unique teas I’ve had. I’ll never forget the smell of the leaf but a few sips in and it didn’t matter.
White Antlers thanks a lot for this experience!
derk I was thinking same! Or at least the cake. It was sooo interesting!
Brenden of WPT is living in Hawaii now. I doubt he’ll bring this back.
Moonlight Sonata pairing, of course!
I wonder how Whispering Pines will change with Brenden’s move. Good for him :)
Let Brenden surprise us White Antlers.
derk: Could I choose something else? Haha!
derk Brenden has his best friend at the helm of WPT now.
Martin it has been interesting to see Brenden’s evolution and it makes me think of you. I have been buying tea from Brenden for at least 8 or 9 years. He has gone through many changes; moving from Pennsylvania, performing as an athlete, starting a tea company, living in a cabin the woods, falling madly in love, losing a lot of his inventory in a flood, moving to a bigger city and now acting on one of his dreams-living in Hawaii. It reminds me that we can and do always re-invent ourselves.
There will be a movement II of Moonlight Sonata, 100% for sure, hehe. I am also so grateful to have read these words here, you guys are so amazing! Actually working on another something right now. Big things, always. My goal is to offer the best tea I can find. :-) much love to you all
Brenden
Yep, that was a WA Swedish Death Purge tea. The urine/dill odor you encountered was pretty universal, Martin. Even dry, I recall the tea smelling like dill.
I’d buy a tiny tong if it were still around. One of the most unique teas I’ve had. I’ll never forget the smell of the leaf but a few sips in and it didn’t matter.
White Antlers thanks a lot for this experience!
derk I was thinking same! Or at least the cake. It was sooo interesting!
Brenden of WPT is living in Hawaii now. I doubt he’ll bring this back.
Moonlight Sonata pairing, of course!
I wonder how Whispering Pines will change with Brenden’s move. Good for him :)
Let Brenden surprise us White Antlers.
derk: Could I choose something else? Haha!
derk Brenden has his best friend at the helm of WPT now.
Martin it has been interesting to see Brenden’s evolution and it makes me think of you. I have been buying tea from Brenden for at least 8 or 9 years. He has gone through many changes; moving from Pennsylvania, performing as an athlete, starting a tea company, living in a cabin the woods, falling madly in love, losing a lot of his inventory in a flood, moving to a bigger city and now acting on one of his dreams-living in Hawaii. It reminds me that we can and do always re-invent ourselves.
There will be a movement II of Moonlight Sonata, 100% for sure, hehe. I am also so grateful to have read these words here, you guys are so amazing! Actually working on another something right now. Big things, always. My goal is to offer the best tea I can find. :-) much love to you all
Brenden