Golden Fleece round 2, fight!
As I mentioned in my last note, I cold brewed my leaves from yesterday. I did 4 short steeps in my fish gaiwan so I knew there was more than enough flavor left in here for a cold brew! And I know some people must be thinking it’s crazy to cold brew leaves like this but let me tell you, I am a cold brew addict. I do it to almost every tea that crosses my path, and 90% of the time I prefer them that way! Teas can taste quite different with this brewing method and I tend to like the sweeter, softer notes that it brings out.
The liquid after a 12 hour steep is… well, it’s golden! My steeps last night were much darker, a murky brown even with super short steeps, but this time it’s a stunning color. Liquid gold!
And the flavor… oh my. Hello, Golden Fleece! It smells like fresh pastries, brioche buns hot out of the oven. I think I am finally seeing (well, tasting) what all the fuss was about! This is liquid honey, soft and floral (yes, floral, from a Dian Hong!), faint notes of citrus and malt. Orange blossom, and the end of the sip is almost custardy. This is Fabulous with a capitol F. I think I’m in love… which is unfortunate given how pricey this is and, you know, the fact that even if I could afford it, Golden Fleece is sold out!
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Your description makes me swoon.
It’s coming back soon though….start saving your money!
When I’ve finished with my ‘special leaves’ I don’t throw them out either! Into a container of Spring Water they go for cold brewing. (I just finished some Earl of Anxi, yum!)
Did you see the note about Golden Fleece being shipped and on the way to Verdant?!
Oh noo! As happy as I am that it’s coming back, my wallet is crying silent tears
I have been saving my $10 off reward for its return if I can keep myself from getting more than a full ounce of this…ha
I have a $5 voucher at Verdant that I was going to use for the Laoshan Black Genmaicha, but now I’m torn! By the way, does the amount come off automatically or do you get a coupon code for it? It’s only been about 2 days since I redeemed my points but I haven’t gotten anything.
Coupon code…sent to email.
Huh? I didn’t get one of those?
See Alpha, I knew you’d come around! I haven’t tried it cold brewed…what’s your ration of tea to water?
I didn’t get my coupon code either! Maybe it takes a while.
@Terri: I am not very precise in my cold brewing, usually it’s about 4 grams to a glass, mine hold about 2 cups I think.
That’s about what I did, using a pint jar. I’m gonna try a cold brewed Golden Fleece tonight!
Sometimes it takes a few days for someone at Verdant to email out the coupon code, so don’t worry!
Hi there!
@Alphakitty- Thanks for the great tasting notes! I’m now imagining a hot cup of Golden Fleece fighting a cold-brew jug, Mortal Combat style. :)
I just wanted to follow-up on the Reward Program coupon codes. These get e-mailed to the address associated with your Facebook account (I know for me, that’s an older account from college that I don’t check very often!), and sometimes get caught by spam filters. If you haven’t received it yet, just send me a PM and I’ll make sure it gets re-sent!
Take care,
Lily Duckler
Your description makes me swoon.
It’s coming back soon though….start saving your money!
When I’ve finished with my ‘special leaves’ I don’t throw them out either! Into a container of Spring Water they go for cold brewing. (I just finished some Earl of Anxi, yum!)
Did you see the note about Golden Fleece being shipped and on the way to Verdant?!
Oh noo! As happy as I am that it’s coming back, my wallet is crying silent tears
I have been saving my $10 off reward for its return if I can keep myself from getting more than a full ounce of this…ha
I have a $5 voucher at Verdant that I was going to use for the Laoshan Black Genmaicha, but now I’m torn! By the way, does the amount come off automatically or do you get a coupon code for it? It’s only been about 2 days since I redeemed my points but I haven’t gotten anything.
Coupon code…sent to email.
Huh? I didn’t get one of those?
See Alpha, I knew you’d come around! I haven’t tried it cold brewed…what’s your ration of tea to water?
I didn’t get my coupon code either! Maybe it takes a while.
@Terri: I am not very precise in my cold brewing, usually it’s about 4 grams to a glass, mine hold about 2 cups I think.
That’s about what I did, using a pint jar. I’m gonna try a cold brewed Golden Fleece tonight!
Sometimes it takes a few days for someone at Verdant to email out the coupon code, so don’t worry!
Hi there!
@Alphakitty- Thanks for the great tasting notes! I’m now imagining a hot cup of Golden Fleece fighting a cold-brew jug, Mortal Combat style. :)
I just wanted to follow-up on the Reward Program coupon codes. These get e-mailed to the address associated with your Facebook account (I know for me, that’s an older account from college that I don’t check very often!), and sometimes get caught by spam filters. If you haven’t received it yet, just send me a PM and I’ll make sure it gets re-sent!
Take care,
Lily Duckler