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I found the best results using 3g in a 60mL gaiwan with 200 degree water. With too much leaf/too hot of water, the initial steeps were an almost unpleasant bitter sourness. This tea did still yield some bitterness even when brewed like this, though the finish was a sweet vegetal or grassy flavor which did possess a slight sour note. Later steeps were more vegetal sweetness than anything else.

Flavors: Grass, Hay, Sour, Sweet, Vegetal

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 0 min, 15 sec 3 g 2 OZ / 60 ML
JC

This one is definitely up for aging. It is on the rougher side even if you use water at lower temps. But it is a great example for contrast with the other ‘Basics’ set. Make dated notes and try it every 3-6 months (I would advice for 6months).

Matu

Absolutely. Shouldn’t be a problem as it’s not one I want to immediately drink all of :P

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JC

This one is definitely up for aging. It is on the rougher side even if you use water at lower temps. But it is a great example for contrast with the other ‘Basics’ set. Make dated notes and try it every 3-6 months (I would advice for 6months).

Matu

Absolutely. Shouldn’t be a problem as it’s not one I want to immediately drink all of :P

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