I’m still working on forming an opinion about pu-erhs; I don’t think I don’t like them, I haven’t yet landed on the flavor profile I like best.
But this one may be close to what I’m looking for. It’s light without the peaty, mucky taste I’ve come to associate with pu-erh. In reviews, I’m seeing flavor comparisons all over the map-minty, peachy, mushrooms (yuck, those sound nasty together, don’t they?)—and I’m not sure I noticed any of those, but it’s was lovely and cereally.
The fact that I was able to enjoy it my cozy chair with the sun on the back of my neck and a comfort read under my nose (Winter Solstice, Rosamunde Pilcher) for most of the afternoon yesterday may have improved the taste somewhat as well.
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Curious of your water temp and steeping time. Ashmanra used slightly hotter water and much longer steep than I used. It is interesting to see how a small change can affect the taste. This was a nice green puerh.
Used my little Hot Shot, so just barely boiling, and uh, maybe 3 minutes on the steep time? (I’m wishy washy and don’t keep an eye on time and temp like I could/should.)
I used to have a Hot Shot. I loved it. It started leaking and I couldn’t find a new one so I went to a kettle. Still I thought it perfect for the way I brew. As for time, I had to find a timer for my computer. I would start steeping and forget about it while working. No wonder black tea used to cause me great pain. I don’t think our temps are that much different. I will try a longer steep next time and see if I can pick up the cereal or even mint notes.
Curious of your water temp and steeping time. Ashmanra used slightly hotter water and much longer steep than I used. It is interesting to see how a small change can affect the taste. This was a nice green puerh.
Used my little Hot Shot, so just barely boiling, and uh, maybe 3 minutes on the steep time? (I’m wishy washy and don’t keep an eye on time and temp like I could/should.)
I used to have a Hot Shot. I loved it. It started leaking and I couldn’t find a new one so I went to a kettle. Still I thought it perfect for the way I brew. As for time, I had to find a timer for my computer. I would start steeping and forget about it while working. No wonder black tea used to cause me great pain. I don’t think our temps are that much different. I will try a longer steep next time and see if I can pick up the cereal or even mint notes.