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Wow. The tasting notes were definitely right about the hazelnut in this. I was skeptical about this, but it was the very first thing I smelled. I don’t know if I smell or taste spinach at all, but it definitely has some green vegetal flavors, but they’re buttery and not sour. I overbrewed the second steeping because I am working on my gaiwan technique. My hands are very small (I’m 5’0") and apparently I have been holding the gaiwan incorrectly because of this. :-/ Anyhow, it is a very nice tea.

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175 °F / 79 °C 0 min, 15 sec
K S

I get burned when I try to hold the edges. I prefer picking it up with two fingers under the saucer and my thumb on the lid. I don’t care if it is not correct. It is comfortable. How large of a gaiwan are you using? I have the 90ml (3oz) one from Teavivre.

CharlotteZero

That’s pretty clever. Thanks for the idea. I may just try to find a smaller gaiwan. My gaiwans are all in the 3-4 oz. range, I believe…

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K S

I get burned when I try to hold the edges. I prefer picking it up with two fingers under the saucer and my thumb on the lid. I don’t care if it is not correct. It is comfortable. How large of a gaiwan are you using? I have the 90ml (3oz) one from Teavivre.

CharlotteZero

That’s pretty clever. Thanks for the idea. I may just try to find a smaller gaiwan. My gaiwans are all in the 3-4 oz. range, I believe…

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