I get two pieces of those from derk. And as my gaiwan is broken (the lid, but as it is second crack I decided to don’t use it anymore), I brewed grandpa. She wasn’t that much impressed, but me? Let’s see!
Used all 7 grams of one piece per my 300 ml glass. Although it is bit on strong side, it is good (and I have prepared two steeps)
First steep is quite strong… but I knew it before I decided to give it a try; and typical shu notes are there. It was bit woody, earthy and quite dark. Not sure if I noticed any cocoa, but kind of dark chocolate was there I guess. Maybe a little of umami.
The seconds steep is way lighter and more into cocoa! Even quite sweet-side. It is more chocolatey than previous. Still full of flavour. Smooth and coating. Cocoa sweetness and hints of creamy.
Song pairing: Well, Bruce Spingsteen’s new album? Have you noticed? I haven’t till today!
That said, I am not sure if: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQyLEz0qy-g (Letter To You), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzvnEvbL-qs (House Of A Thousand Guitars). That’s it! But all album is, ehm, great.
Both songs make me feel that I should burst out crying, don’t know why. But they are so amazing. Great album. Well, he is “The Boss”!
Won’t rate as I will after preparation gong-fu. This deserves 80+ rating though. I am sad that you weren’t that impressed derk! Maybe it needs the rough preparation?
Flavors: Cocoa, Dark Chocolate, Dark Wood, Earth
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I’m glad you enjoyed this gift from White Antlers :)
I repaired a broken teapot lid with epoxy this week. It’s not exactly food safe but, eh, whatever. That was your only gaiwan, no? Did you order anything from that Etsy vendor Mastress Alita mentioned?
derk honestly I thought it’s from your stash, but nevermind. Well, it made lots of small pieces as it was cracked earlier and fixed as well. Yes, I have ordered new one from Tangpin, somewhere in comments I even shared an image of ordered one. I think I will fix it, but won’t use it at all or much less at least. New one will be bigger as well and suits my teacup better. I will certainly take a photo of both once I will use it!
I’m glad you enjoyed this gift from White Antlers :)
I repaired a broken teapot lid with epoxy this week. It’s not exactly food safe but, eh, whatever. That was your only gaiwan, no? Did you order anything from that Etsy vendor Mastress Alita mentioned?
derk honestly I thought it’s from your stash, but nevermind. Well, it made lots of small pieces as it was cracked earlier and fixed as well. Yes, I have ordered new one from Tangpin, somewhere in comments I even shared an image of ordered one. I think I will fix it, but won’t use it at all or much less at least. New one will be bigger as well and suits my teacup better. I will certainly take a photo of both once I will use it!