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drank 2017 Yunnan Sourcing Impression Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake by Yunnan Sourcing
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I finally joined the covid club, while I didn’t lose taste and smell, my current tea perception is surely affected by it.

In any case, it is fun to check up on this tea’s progression. It seems to have a more rustic character now. The aroma reminds me of forest floor and beeswax, while the taste is a mix of green wood, citrus fruits, honey, root vegetables (beetroot, celery), with some further hints of chickpeas, vanilla, camphor, cumin and apricot in final few infusions.

The tea is somewhat astringent and numbing, but it can be easily pushed to extend the session to about 14 infusions.

Flavors: Apricot, Astringent, Barnyard, Beans, Beeswax, Beetroot, Camphor, Celery, Citrus, Cumin, Dry Grass, Forest Floor, Green Wood, Honey, Roots, Vanilla

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 0 min, 15 sec 7 g 3 OZ / 100 ML
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Martin Bednář
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I wish you fast recovery!

Leafhopper
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I hope you feel better soon! I’m glad your senses of taste and smell weren’t affected.

Togo
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Thanks! It’s getting better with each day :)

ashmanra
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Oh no! Sorry to hear that, and hope you recover quickly. Thankful you can taste your tea!

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Martin Bednář
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I wish you fast recovery!

Leafhopper
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I hope you feel better soon! I’m glad your senses of taste and smell weren’t affected.

Togo
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Thanks! It’s getting better with each day :)

ashmanra
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Oh no! Sorry to hear that, and hope you recover quickly. Thankful you can taste your tea!

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Hi, I am a researcher in math, physics and computer science. Apart from teas and mathematics, I enjoy sports and traveling, as well as music of all kinds. Connect at https://rateyourmusic.com/~Togo

I had been drinking Japanese green tea for a while before discovering the world of tea in 2017. I rarely drink blends and generally avoid artificially scented teas. Other than that I try to keep it varied.

My rating description:
100 _ Unforgettable tea, an experience that changes your life.
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80 – 90 _ Very enjoyable, I will buy again.
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