Another of my old What-cha teas. Brewed western, I had the same problem I had with my black Dragon Pearls, where the leaf didn’t properly open up during the steep time (come on leaves, be in agony!), so this may have to be a tea for gong fu or grandpa brewing, as well.
What I did get from my western-brewed cup was a delicate green tea with a lot of sweet florality, honeyed pears, and a soft vegetal taste, though I can’t quite place it. It’s actually quite pleasant, considering the age of the tea and the lack of unfurling I got from the pearls. Mostly, I’ve been preparing this as a cold brew, though, since that is my main preparation method for “past their prime” green tea. This also allows me to leave the pearls in a mason jar for twenty-four hours in the fridge, which allows them enough time to open up fully, before straining. The flavor in my iced brew still has the qualities found in the warm cup, but I’m definitely getting a stronger, less delicate flavor (the floral tastes more prominently orchid here), and I’m also getting a citrus taste that lingers on the tongue. Very refreshing!
Even though there is now snow on the ground I still like to keep a cold brew in the fridge and that is likely how I will finish off this bag.
Flavors: Citrus, Floral, Honey, Orchid, Pear, Smooth, Sweet, Vegetal
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I have just imagined leaves screaming for mercy. With googly eyes.
Ha! I was participating in a Tea Quiz in a vendor “booth” (aka a Zoom room) on the International Virtual Tea Festival and one of the questions was “What is the unfurling of the leaves in the cup called?” The answer… “agony of the leaves.” I didn’t know that one! (But I did take fifth place and won a set of British boxed teas!)
oh cool, you won something! I half forgot and half was busy and half was enjoying the nice weather to “attend” the tea fest. :/
I don’t think new accounts can be made now, but if you had an account made for the event but “missed out” you can still sign into the site and watch any of the content from the “Pre-Recorded Sessions” section until January 31st!
I have just imagined leaves screaming for mercy. With googly eyes.
Ha! I was participating in a Tea Quiz in a vendor “booth” (aka a Zoom room) on the International Virtual Tea Festival and one of the questions was “What is the unfurling of the leaves in the cup called?” The answer… “agony of the leaves.” I didn’t know that one! (But I did take fifth place and won a set of British boxed teas!)
oh cool, you won something! I half forgot and half was busy and half was enjoying the nice weather to “attend” the tea fest. :/
I don’t think new accounts can be made now, but if you had an account made for the event but “missed out” you can still sign into the site and watch any of the content from the “Pre-Recorded Sessions” section until January 31st!