This tea is just not doing it for me. Brewing it with tap water (with the right parameters this time) only resulted in cup after cup of frustration and disappointment, so I finally gave in and tried it with bottled mineral water heated in a pot on the stove. The resulting tea is noticeably better, but still not very good. I definitely wouldn’t use the words “smooth” or “mellow” to describe it – I find it quite bitter and astringent, producing an unpleasant drying sensation in most of my mouth and throat.
I don’t know if I’m Doing It Wrong with the temperature (it was kind of awkward using my thermometer with the low level of water in the pot) or the water hardness or if the leaves age really poorly or what. I really wish I were getting what the other reviewers were getting. At the same time, I can’t really be bothered with a tea that seems so finicky when there are so many others that have given me brilliant results without having to work so hard for it.
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Adagio breeze-oh no, looks like you have our old instructions. The current brewing parameters are 1 1/2 level tsp for 8oz of 175 F degree water. 2 minute steep time. Hope this helps.
I just wanted to say, I have not forgotten you! I just… haven’t done anything about it yet, but I’m going to. Soon! Don’t you worry! :)
Stacy – those were the instructions on my label, which I thought were the old ones! I wasn’t too keen on that method either, haha. But I will give it ONE MORE TRY with the bottled water!
adagio breeze-Ah ha. I noticed that some people have even knocked it down to 1 level teaspoon. Also, wanted to mention that we use measuring spoons which have a round bowl as the measuring spoons that are flatter tend to allow for too much leaf. Good luck!
Also, if you notice any astringency or bitterness, just keeping adding more water until it hits the sweet spot. :)
Adagio breeze-oh no, looks like you have our old instructions. The current brewing parameters are 1 1/2 level tsp for 8oz of 175 F degree water. 2 minute steep time. Hope this helps.
I just wanted to say, I have not forgotten you! I just… haven’t done anything about it yet, but I’m going to. Soon! Don’t you worry! :)
Stacy – those were the instructions on my label, which I thought were the old ones! I wasn’t too keen on that method either, haha. But I will give it ONE MORE TRY with the bottled water!
adagio breeze-Ah ha. I noticed that some people have even knocked it down to 1 level teaspoon. Also, wanted to mention that we use measuring spoons which have a round bowl as the measuring spoons that are flatter tend to allow for too much leaf. Good luck!
Also, if you notice any astringency or bitterness, just keeping adding more water until it hits the sweet spot. :)