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Anhui Keemun by Adagio Teas
Dry leaf aroma: Cocoa and malt, with subtle dark fruit notes. Wet leaf aroma: Slightly smoky. Preparation: Brewed western style in a ceramic infuser mug. First/only steeping: 5 minutes at 210 degrees. Such a delightful mixtures of aromas – cocoa, malt, dark fruit, and a subtle smoky undertone. At first the smokiness scared me after my previous smoky Keemun…
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Black Tea Merlot by Vintage TeaWorks
Dry leaf aroma: Black currants with notes of plum and a delicate floral undertone. Wet leaf aroma: Very much like the dry leaf aroma – black currants and floral. Preparation: Brewed western style in a glass infuser mug. First/only steeping: 4 minutes at 195 degrees. The freshly brewed liquor has a delicate floral aroma. While the cup is hot…
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Soula Assam 2014 SFTGFOP1 Second Flush Single Estate by Golden Tips Tea
Dry leaf aroma: Malt and hay with a hint of cocoa. Wet leaf aroma: Damp hay. Preparation: Brewed western style in a ceramic infuser mug. First/only steeping: 4 minutes at 210 degrees. Brisk malty flavor with suggestions of fresh-baked bread and a pleasant brisk aftertaste. As the cup cools the bread-like notes are more prominent. Notes: This was my…
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Keemun Black by Floating Leaves
Dry leaf aroma: Pure cocoa. Wet leaf aroma: Smoky with a hint of damp hay. Preparation: Brewed western style in an all glass infuser mug. First steeping: 3 minutes 30 seconds at 205 degrees. Smoky aroma with notes of earth and hay. While the cup is hot I taste strong smoke and malt flavors, with a hint of bitterness.…
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Imperial Gold Bud Dian Hong by Whispering Pines Tea Company
Dry leaf aroma: Malty with a hint of yeasty sweetness. Wet leaf aroma: Malt and bread with a delicate earthy essence. Preparation: Brewed western style in a ceramic infuser mug. First steeping: 3 minutes at 205 degrees. This tea is as much a pleasure to smell as it is to sip with its malty bread aroma. The liquor is…
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Angel Falls Mist by Good Life Tea
Dry leaf aroma: Fruit and hibiscus with the faintest hint of cream. Preparation: Brewed western style in a ceramic infuser mug. First/only steeping: 5 minutes at 210 degrees. This tisane has a strong fruit and hibiscus aroma and brews a pinkish red liquor. The predominate flavor is tart fruit, with a very subtle note of cream at the…