SIPDOWN
Decided to try my new gaiwan from Tangpin (thank you Mastress Alita). Based on tasting notes, I have tried this tea only once since I have received it from derk — thank you as well! And back then I tried it grandpa. Used 5 grams.
For photo of my new gaiwan (and my whole brewing set), see here: https://flic.kr/p/2k8TCH6 The tea towel beneath was a gift from them.
My new gaiwan should have 125 ml volume, which is higher than previous one. Morerover, it is bit better in design set to my tea cup, than brown one, don’t you think?
I made quick rinse, and wet leaves aroma was black currant (I am only one?), woody, bamboo, not much of nutty. Rinse is mellow and quite strong, but can’t pick up any notes now. Maybe hints of tobacco. A little sweetness.
20 seconds
It is quite strong brew, it kinda surprised me. Creamy though, I get the bay leaf, woody (but not strongly), thick. And enjoyable!
40 seconds
Another strong, thick, but creamy steep. More on woody note, bit tart, but honestly I don’t get any nutty flavours.
60 seconds
Gets bit on bitter side, but I don’t mind. Dry red wine note as well.
80 seconds
It is weak already, I think it doesn’t work well making many steeps. It’s not bad tea, but needs only few steeps. This steep tastes like a bit bland shu, woody, and that’s all.
I have to say, gaiwan came just in time, as I am almost without the empty tea bags which I have been using for loose leaf. And they aren’t available in a shop I was buying them for quite cheap :( I hope they will get restocked soon! I don’t want to place another order somewhere to have it delivered.
Raising a rate from 66 to 72
Flavors: Bamboo, Black Currant, Creamy, Red Wine, Thick, Tobacco, Wood
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That is a beautiful tea set!
I got a tea towel too! Are you liking your gaiwan? I’ve kinda been avoiding getting one because last time I tried one it just killed my fingers so badly, so now I brew in a tiny little pumpkin-shaped teapot I got from Tangpin. I have really been enjoying it!
Thank you gmathis!
Mastress Alita I find it quite firm and it’s well insulated so fingers don’t burn at all! I think it is quite thick ceramic. Pour is great as well, but truth is I have quite wide cup, hah! The tea towel looks great and at least I don’t have to care about spilling the water or tea when brewing :) It can leave quite bad marks on the tables!
That set is stunning Martin!! I hope you enjoy brewing with it :)
I don’t usually post any photos as you Ros, but when I do… I am glad that you like it! As I wrote to Mastress Alita, it seems really great to use!
Beautiful set, Martin! I hope it encourages you to drink MORE tea. lol
What a beautiful set! May you enjoy many happy cups of tea with it!
Thank you White Antlers and ashmanra :)
That is a beautiful tea set!
I got a tea towel too! Are you liking your gaiwan? I’ve kinda been avoiding getting one because last time I tried one it just killed my fingers so badly, so now I brew in a tiny little pumpkin-shaped teapot I got from Tangpin. I have really been enjoying it!
Thank you gmathis!
Mastress Alita I find it quite firm and it’s well insulated so fingers don’t burn at all! I think it is quite thick ceramic. Pour is great as well, but truth is I have quite wide cup, hah! The tea towel looks great and at least I don’t have to care about spilling the water or tea when brewing :) It can leave quite bad marks on the tables!
That set is stunning Martin!! I hope you enjoy brewing with it :)
I don’t usually post any photos as you Ros, but when I do… I am glad that you like it! As I wrote to Mastress Alita, it seems really great to use!
Beautiful set, Martin! I hope it encourages you to drink MORE tea. lol
What a beautiful set! May you enjoy many happy cups of tea with it!
Thank you White Antlers and ashmanra :)