It’s my little girl’s one year birthday today, and it’s snowmageddon! We got about three feet of snow and they’ve declared it a blizzard because of the high winds. Luckily, we haven’t lost power yet because I really need a nice soothing, relaxing cup of tea! For times like these, it calls for Verdant Tea.
I’ve had this sample for I don’t know how long. Two years maybe? Well, you’d never know it from these beautiful leaves! They have a lovely hay aroma, dry and brewed. I decided to go for a gongfu brewing session because I don’t often get to do that with a little one running amok all day and getting into all kinds of trouble. Plus, I miss the tranquility of the gongfu ritual. This is a rare treat!
This tea is so lovely. Bai Mu Dan is one of my all-time favorite kinds of tea, and this is no exception to Verdant’s high quality products. It’s too bad it’s been discontinued because I could definitely use more of this! I had to up the brewing time much quicker than I normally would when brewing gongfu style. It’s probably due to the age of the leaf. That said, these leaves have quite a lot of life still in them! I think it makes a difference that I’m not using a strainer too. Little bits of leaf and down are ending up in each cup, and that helps to bring out a balanced, round flavor from the tea.
I’m impressed, as always, by Verdant. Now that my little baby is asleep, maybe I’ll enjoy another Verdant Tea after this one. It seems I never have a quiet moment to myself anymore, so I need to take advantage of these rare moments whenever I can!
Olivia and me at Christmas: https://www.instagram.com/p/_vBINvl-vR
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Aww happy birthday to her!
Thank you! :)
I hear ya about those little ones, I never get to finish a full cup while it’s hot! Or brew gongfu. But they sure are cute!
Happy Birthday to her, and congratulations to you! I have two little boys, so I know how it is to be constantly chasing after little ones. I love Bai Mu Dan as well, which is interesting since I haven’t really enjoyed any other white teas. Mine is from Butiki’s going out of business sale, so once I finish it I’ll have to buy it from somewhere else. I hope other versions live up to my high expectations!
@tigress_al, Yes, they definitely are cute. :)
@rosebudmelissa, Teavivre sells excellent quality teas at very competitive prices. I recommend their white teas when you run out of Butiki’s.
I remember when you announced she was born (and I think you posted pictures too? I’m sure it was you. All I remember is the little one I did see was absolutely gorgeous) and that felt like it was yesterday! Time sure flies.
Aww, thank you Fjellrev! It probably was me. I edited the post to add another picture. :)
Aww happy birthday to her!
Thank you! :)
I hear ya about those little ones, I never get to finish a full cup while it’s hot! Or brew gongfu. But they sure are cute!
Happy Birthday to her, and congratulations to you! I have two little boys, so I know how it is to be constantly chasing after little ones. I love Bai Mu Dan as well, which is interesting since I haven’t really enjoyed any other white teas. Mine is from Butiki’s going out of business sale, so once I finish it I’ll have to buy it from somewhere else. I hope other versions live up to my high expectations!
@tigress_al, Yes, they definitely are cute. :)
@rosebudmelissa, Teavivre sells excellent quality teas at very competitive prices. I recommend their white teas when you run out of Butiki’s.
I remember when you announced she was born (and I think you posted pictures too? I’m sure it was you. All I remember is the little one I did see was absolutely gorgeous) and that felt like it was yesterday! Time sure flies.
Aww, thank you Fjellrev! It probably was me. I edited the post to add another picture. :)