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derk drank Esmerelda by Whispering Pines Tea Company

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A word to cold-brew fans.

I typically leaf my cold-brewed greens lightly. Last night, I used 3 grams to 500mL and tasted the tea this morning. It’s really light, even for me. I won’t at the time recommend doubling your leaf amount since I haven’t tried it yet, but I’ll be doing so tonight. The wet leaf smells so lovely sweet and creamy. I’m hoping a heavier hand will bring out some of that in taste.

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Iced 8 min or more 3 g 17 OZ / 500 ML

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Mastress Alita
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I’m normally light in leaf too, and it is close to that ratio. I tend to do 5g of green tea or 6g of white tea for a quart.

derk
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Little update: 6g to 500mL was fantastic. Hint of creaminess, sweeter, stronger Mao Feng green tea character — at least I’m guessing it’s a Mao Feng.

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Mastress Alita
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I’m normally light in leaf too, and it is close to that ratio. I tend to do 5g of green tea or 6g of white tea for a quart.

derk
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Little update: 6g to 500mL was fantastic. Hint of creaminess, sweeter, stronger Mao Feng green tea character — at least I’m guessing it’s a Mao Feng.

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