alrighty, this is a tea i’ve had for months, just waiting for the right moment to break it out and try it – i have only a sample size, so gently pried a clump off the larger clump. using my glass gaiwan, i’ve given it 2 quick washes, and with each wash, the fragrance got better, and the color became a deeper golden. this time, first steeping, i gave it about 30 seconds (including pour time), since the color wasn’t what i was hoping for.
taste – oh WOW this is grassy! not green-grassy like a sencha, but more of a fresh hay kinda flavor! quite refreshing and i’m quite enjoying. i don’t know why i was expecting more earth-shroom flavor, i guess because of the shou i have been drinking for the last couple of days. this one is not. like. that. which is not at all a bad thing!
second steeping: about 30 seconds again, this is turning more golden-y, as in a little additional harvesty-looking orange tint to the liquor, just gorgeous. this steeping is sharper, and looking back on it, i think the water was too hot (just off boiling). steeping again, a little before boiling…MUCH smoother. i don’t know if i should have started completely over, though…anyone know? this brewing is once again hayfresh and crisp fall harvest-y. i do like this raw puerh. i think i’ll keep going on this one all weekend, or until i need the gaiwan for an emergency oolong…
Flavors: Autumn Leaf Pile, Dry Grass, Hay
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The tight" compression makes these age very slowly. Good endurance factor.
well it is still lovely today, on my fourth steep and still going strong….although it’s getting on towards evening, i may have to stop if i want to sleep tonight. but it is so smooth and tasty…
The tight" compression makes these age very slowly. Good endurance factor.
well it is still lovely today, on my fourth steep and still going strong….although it’s getting on towards evening, i may have to stop if i want to sleep tonight. but it is so smooth and tasty…