Thank you to Mackie for this sample! I already put in a Verdant order a few days back, but I might need to make another one soon after I try all these samples.
Spring 2016 harvest of Laoshan black (He family collection) from Jimo City, Qingdao Shandong, China.
The looseleaf smells of burnt food, cherry wood, and tobacco.
~6g looseleaf, 150 mL of 92*C water, 10 second steep
Steep 1: Flavour is roasty, minerals, savoury, toasty, charcoal, nice tea flavour, no bitterness at all
Steep 2: 150 mL of 90*C water, 7 second steep
Very roasty/charcoal, tobacco smoke, burnt food, leather.
Steep 3: 150 mL of 90*C water, 7 second steep
Lots of tea/tannins, burnt sugar, tanned leather, oxidized tea, lots of tea flavour, honey
Steep 4: 150 mL of 90*C water, 10 second steep
Malty, burnt sugar, cocoa, dark wood, toasted grain, miso, honey
I’m sure this is a fine tea from great origins, but to me, it just tasted like burnt food and chewing on a tanned leather belt. The whole charcoal roasted/smoked thing doesn’t appeal to me. Because I dislike this type of tea, I’m not going to rate it because I feel it would be unfairly low.
Flavors: Burnt, Burnt Food, Burnt Sugar, Char, Honey, Leather, Mineral, Soy sauce, Tea, Toasted Rice, Tobacco
So sorry for the hard time your family is going through, Nichole! Just prayed for you.
omg i’m so sorry to hear that Nichole. I really hope things get easier and you run in to less exposures. hug hang in there!
Thanks Sil and Inkling! xoxoxo Appreciate all of the kind words/support. I try not to overshare too much but today is getting to me.
I’m sorry to hear about your family and hope you stay safe. This is a scary time.
I am so sorry, Nichole! You ARE going to make it! Praying for you and sending a hug – really really – right now.
You are pulling a heavy load. Share all you need to if that lightens it any. Praying!
Praying for you and your family.
Nichole, you gotta let it out one way or another and this a good avenue. My heart is with you.
Can’t imagine how difficult this must be for your family. Praying for your little one’s recovery. Stay safe out there.
Praying for your family too!
You all are seriously amazing! I appreciate you more than I can express! From supporting my tea biz, to welcoming me back on Steepster, to these amazing words. Steepster has become my little safe spot recently where I take the time for myself and reflect or just take a moment. This year has been massively overwhelming and now that our Christmas has to be social distanced within our own little unit, it is really getting to me. Thank you all for these words.
I cherish them all! xoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Sending good vibes your way. Maybe oversharing on another platform is just plain sharing with your friends on Steepster :)
Wishing all the health and strength to you and your family!