I’m just gonna leave this here for now:
Not sure what to make of this. I didn’t follow the instructions because the steeps seemed SO LONG. I did do the three 10-second rinses, then went with this -
Method: 3 g, 3 oz, 208 degrees, 20-30-30 (40-50-60) (60-60-70) seconds, ru kiln gaiwan and Dr. Who mug
Dry Leaf Aroma & Brewing Aroma: Smells earthy
Flavor: Steeped 20-30-30. Blended all those into one mug. Mug 1 tastes earthy. I don’t get much else. It’s a little overwhelming for me. Mug 2 is 40-50-60 seconds blended into one mug. It’s not bad, but I’m not in luuuurve. Then there’s mug 3 with 60-60-70 second steeps. The earthy aroma calmed down and this has a smoothness.
I’m trying really hard to find more complexity and other aromas and flavors, but they aren’t readily apparent to me. I’ll try this again using Mandala’s exact instructions.
One thing I do know is that I think this needs longer rinses, for me anyway.
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I suspect you need more leaves. Because its nuggets it takes longer to open up. I read something g like that. For my 100 ml gaiwan I used 6g . It was diff nuggets but concept is the same.
Aaaaahh, thank you, boychik. The nuggets definitely did not open all the way, even after 3 rinses and 9 steepings. I will try more tea next time. :)
I just got some of this so I’m interested in how it turns out
HoneyBelle: I would really love to hear your thoughts when you try it. I’ll keep tweaking the times/amounts, as needed!
I just got home from work and am having trouble picking out a tea to drink
I’m on the Imperial Dark now. Feel free to join me. Or drink something else that make you happy. :)
I think I’m finally zeroing in on Cocoa Amore
Gonna go make a cup back soon
HHHHMMMMM Imperial Dark – it’s like Special Dark’s little brother – I really need to buy more of it.
I like the Imperial Dark a lot too Dexter – and I think you’re right – SD’s little brother :)
Maybe I’m not ready for the power of the dark side….
10 grams. 1 long 20 second rinse 30 second steeps.
Thanks, mrmopar! I will try again soon. :)
You can always toss the first couple steeps if you are tasting storage. After awhile you will recognize storage tastes. By the time you get to the fourth and fifth you will be getting the tea. I use this method if the storage taste is overwhelming or unpleasant.
That’s kind of what I was thinking. The flavor smoothed out, but it really took awhile.
I suspect you need more leaves. Because its nuggets it takes longer to open up. I read something g like that. For my 100 ml gaiwan I used 6g . It was diff nuggets but concept is the same.
Aaaaahh, thank you, boychik. The nuggets definitely did not open all the way, even after 3 rinses and 9 steepings. I will try more tea next time. :)
I just got some of this so I’m interested in how it turns out
HoneyBelle: I would really love to hear your thoughts when you try it. I’ll keep tweaking the times/amounts, as needed!
I just got home from work and am having trouble picking out a tea to drink
I’m on the Imperial Dark now. Feel free to join me. Or drink something else that make you happy. :)
I think I’m finally zeroing in on Cocoa Amore
Gonna go make a cup back soon
HHHHMMMMM Imperial Dark – it’s like Special Dark’s little brother – I really need to buy more of it.
I like the Imperial Dark a lot too Dexter – and I think you’re right – SD’s little brother :)
Maybe I’m not ready for the power of the dark side….
10 grams. 1 long 20 second rinse 30 second steeps.
Thanks, mrmopar! I will try again soon. :)
You can always toss the first couple steeps if you are tasting storage. After awhile you will recognize storage tastes. By the time you get to the fourth and fifth you will be getting the tea. I use this method if the storage taste is overwhelming or unpleasant.
That’s kind of what I was thinking. The flavor smoothed out, but it really took awhile.