OMGsrsly is quite awesome, and swapped me this today, along with seven other samples from Steam Tea House. Only downside is my cupboard count; just when I think I’m starting to creep below 90 an order comes in, I get samples, and I’m back to over 100 again. Grr.. Seems to be my steady state.
The liquor smells like just what I need right now: malty, and fresh. There’s something vaguely cocoa-like and nutty about it but it’s only a light impression. It’s a bit nippy. I can’t tell if there is something inherently sweet about this cup or if it’s the strawberry cookie I recently ate.
I’ll add a bit more after I’ve played around with it and cleaned my palate!
Edit: Palate cleansed, and tea somewhat cooled after 15min- I can definitely confirm that there is something deliciously oozy at the finish, that toys with the idea of being sweet and smoothly creamy. I can’t describe it very well but it’s amazing. Most of the astringency is gone too. Yunnan blacks like this are magical.
2nd Edit: I can taste the walnut skins OMGsrsly mentioned in the room temperature 6min second steep. It’s prevalent and lingers in the aftertaste.
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I have my leaves out on my counter, still waiting for a second steep. But I think matcha is winning out in this war between the teas…
I’m still trying to figure out what kind of matcha latte I want today. It’s a tough decision.
Btw, I’ve decided that I love this tea very much. I wasn’t sure I cared for it first sip, but now I am very sure this yunnan sample won’t last to 9.
It was a tiny sample! :) I’ll try to find out more about the tea the next time I go by there.
Intriguing.
I have my leaves out on my counter, still waiting for a second steep. But I think matcha is winning out in this war between the teas…
I’m still trying to figure out what kind of matcha latte I want today. It’s a tough decision.
Btw, I’ve decided that I love this tea very much. I wasn’t sure I cared for it first sip, but now I am very sure this yunnan sample won’t last to 9.
It was a tiny sample! :) I’ll try to find out more about the tea the next time I go by there.
Intriguing.