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“So I’m not sure what I was expecting when I ordered it, but this was a bit of a suprise. Like all the other teas from Teayama, this one came in a ziploc-style...” Read full tasting note
Using the same inspired method as our Mandarin Black Puerh, this version sees our aged Black Puerh tea being fired within a hollowed mandarin orange peel, infusing it with the sweet citrus signature. Darker and bolder in the cup than the White tea, a golden reddish liquor emerges wafting sweet orange and an earthy, musty aroma. Smooth and dry in the mouth, the earthy, rustic taste of Black tea is brightened by the sweet mandarin citrus. Warm and refreshing, this deep flavored puerh is a timeless delicacy.
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So I’m not sure what I was expecting when I ordered it, but this was a bit of a suprise. Like all the other teas from Teayama, this one came in a ziploc-style bag:
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But when I opened the bag, there was only this weird shrinkwrapped ball:
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When I started opening the shrinkwrap I realised the contents were kind of crumbly, so I opened it out onto a plate. This is when I realised that I had an entire (small) mandarin orange peel filled with puerh:
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Neat. Anyway, I tried to pick out the tea leaves because I wasn’t sure whether or not I was supposed to also steep the orange rind. 3g in 10oz boiling water x 4min, steeped in a mug because I’m lazy. Now my only experience with puerh has been David’s Tea blends and the like, so I think it’s fair to say I’ve never really had good puerh so I have nothing to really compare this to. It has that rich, earthy, shou puerh taste. The influence of the mandarin is fairly mild, I think. There a bit of tangy, citrusy flavour but I’m not sure if I’m just tasting that because I’m looking for it. Maybe that bit of bitterness on the aftertaste is also from the citrus. Interesting!
Flavors: Bitter, Citrus, Earth, Tart
Did you rinse it ? usually twice for shou :-)
Mmm, that’s a good point. I didn’t rinse it. Next time! :)