A sample from Angrboda
I’d been curious about this one for a while, and I have to say it’s one of the most unusual teas I’ve ever tried. I’ve only ever tried one pu’erh, and never a while, so it’s been an interesting experience! I let the water cool a little, then added just over a teaspoon of the buds. They’re pretty well odourless, and the liquor remains a very pale yellow, really almost clear. I wasn’t convinced there’d be much flavour to discern, but it just goes to show that you shouldn’t judge a tea by the colour of the liquor!
I wasn’t sure what to expect on first sip. There’s something a little bit earthy in the taste…almost compost like, in a way, but very faint. There’s also something that puts me in mind of green tea, an almost vegetal note that reminds me somehow of asparagus. There are also aspects of the flavour that make me think of white tea…a sort of floral, hay-like sweetness. Some others have said sugar cookies, and I agree with that. It’s an overlying flavour, but definitely there, although subtle. Pretty much everything about this tea is subtle, actually. None of the flavours scream out or dominate, but they all occupy distinct layers of the flavour, and contribute something different to the whole. It’s a complex tea, and I got a lot from it. It’s certainly not a boring or straightforward cup, so I’m looking forward to trying this again. It’s probably not one I’d want all the time, but definitely worth a try. It’s an intriguing tea, that’s for sure! Thanks to Angrboda for sharing this with me!
