I have been looking forward to drinking this puer for a long time, I just haven't found a time that would best fit this tea. Today however was a day for this strong tea. With my AP Biology exam tomorrow I thought it would be a great time to have this tea and relax.
As I took off the top of the shell and broke away the tea an amazing aroma of orange mixed with damp soil.
As the hot water went across the tea in my lidded cup, no not gaiwan I wish, the steam came up and smelt so wonderful. The soup was a dark ruby, once again I am colorblind so I had to ask other people.The first infusion was very strong. It had a very natural taste to it. Sort of like dark rich soil with a hint of citrus. However it wasn't an orange citrus I was tasting, it was more of a grapefruit.
The second infusion was just as dark but less flavor and the citrus started to be more like a orange or tangerine. also it was less bitter and a lot sweeter.
I got to four infusions before I felt it was to weak of a tea for me. The citrus really starts to come out towards the end though.
I really do love this tea, it made my terrible day of studying worth while.
Please do look forward to my next blog post. It will be about this tea which I just tasted today!
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to read other people's opinions on the same teas!
Your camera is working too now I see!
It adds to your blog nicely!
I can't wait for that. It's great isn't it. I hope you liked it too!
ReplyDeleteThanks I really missed it too, I just wish I had a photogenic cup. I got a picture of the tea but it was terrible so I didn't post it.