1846 Tasting Notes
Prepared 5 grams gongfu. I was not really caring much about all the flavour profiles, so this tasting note would be bit boring for those who expect long and extra notes for each steep.I was reading others tasting notes while drinking and having a breakfast.
But… some notes still will be there.
It is smooth tea with floral notes. But I am not that amazed as… last time. Floral for sure, maybe vegetal? No stonefruits. I like that smooth taste, but that’s all. Have I overleafed it? Or just my taste buds changed? Or have I stored it wrong (no special store though)?
Easydrinking sheng, but nothing “great”.
Flavors: Floral, Smooth, Vegetal
Preparation
Got this tea from derk, so big thank you!
I woke up in 2 am… way too early. In 7 am, I didn’t wanted to stand up and do something…
And then in 9 am and I was so sleepy. But it was already necessary to do something.
Anyway, I actually wanted to use all 6 grams and prepare gong-fu. But then I thought it is not good solution for Ceylon teas.
So, prepared oldschool western style and after 4 minutes of steeping I got brisk tea.
Aroma of roasted fruits, bit malty and honey brought thoughts this will be very nice tea, although bit simple in flavours.
And it is easydrinker for sure. The aroma is as I said very nice, and flavours? Well, it is simple in flavours, but they are very, very nice! Citrus zest, again some malts and roasted nuts. Not much of that honey aroma pronounced in flavours, but…
Enjoyable tea!
Song pairing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX1QsCjyg44
Translation: https://lyricstranslate.com/en/voda-živá-water-life.html
And found out one funny song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3BVMkpmC2M — https://lyricstranslate.com/en/králíci-rabbits.html
I know it for ages, but the transaltion is just great.
Flavors: Citrus Zest, Honey, Malt, Roasted Nuts
Preparation
Well, I’ve just had a good laugh at those lyrics. That took a dark turn quickly! Lol.
I assume you mean Rabbits song Nattie :)
By the way, in “common” Czech sometimes there is no difference between rabbits and hares. Especially in some dialects.
I did (:
Oh really? I’m planning to learn some Czech before I visit Prague later in the year (or next year depending on Coronavirus) with my boyfriend. I’ll have to ask you for some tips!
Hehe :)
Contact me on (first name).(first three letters from surname)95 at gmail.com
I will gladly help you!
Ah, really?! Thanks so much!! :D I definitely will!
Sure thing :)
Yesterday exam went well. Very well! I got a B.
And then I drank 5 beers. From lagers to IPA. Oh well. But I don’t have any hangover nor headache. Probably very fine beers then.
Anyway to the tea. I needed something bold and brisk and this delivered both of it. Very strong malty notes with drying notes; but certainly not bad. Caffeine booster.
But there are not only malty notes, but as well some… notes of fruits maybe?
Anyway, very nice surprise — considering it’s only teabag!
Flavors: Malt, Stewed Fruits
Preparation
I´m curious : what were the beers you drank? I´m into beer as well (as a Belgian it´s part of our upbringing ;-) )…
Yay! Congrats on the exam (:
Good job! I like IPA’s too, they hit the spot.
Thanks :)
And as of beers :) I am drinking almost everything. Good lagers, pilseners, but I crave sometimes for ales, no matter if IPA, APA, or summer ale. I had only Leffe from Belgium and somehow I was not that impressed Ilse :) but it is possible that my palate changed a bit.
I am always curious to try Black IPAs though, this is my very favourite style.
Yay. <3
Hooray, Martin! Such happy news!
Thank you Kawaii433 and ashmanra :)
Heh. Today morning tea. I don’t remember anything. Probably very boring stuff.
Okay. I remember something. It was somehow fruity. Some blueberries and peaches. Yep, it was there.
But blueberries were nice. And some peaches were there too. It wasn’t something super present, but they kinda were there.
The generic fruit base is not helping much though. Maybe bit tart. Maybe some other base would make it better.
And sorry guys if you were expecting some tasting notes from me… yesterday I failed that exam, and overall I felt somehow tired and drained. I drank some teas, but I did not wanted to write a tasting note even it was SIPDOWN of Duvet Day.
Flavors: Blueberry, Peach, Tart
Preparation
Martin, I’m so sorry to hear about your exam. You have done so excellently in other classes, I hope you will not beat yourself up about it. It is an exhausting undertaking – even if it did not go as you planned, it is over! Keep moving forward and everything will be okay.
Very much the same sentiments from me! Hope a little rest improves your outlook.
I am sorry you feel tired and drained, so take extra good care of yourself right now. You deserve it! Relax without guilt and give yourself a treat! You have worked hard. You are valued!
It was first attempt of three I have. So no bad feelings about that. But of course it made me sad.
Relax? Yep, yesterday was like that a bit. But today I have another exam. Luckily I have for this subject some presentations, so it is much easier to study.
I need a break though.
I’m going to echo the same sentiments as everyone else. I’m sorry about your exam, and I hope you’re feeling better now. Remember to take a minute to look after yourself!
Today is a new day Martin! Relax a bit and you will get through it.
Martin, hugs
Thank you guys, indeed this community is awesome. We never met, but we are so caring about each other!
Prepared it in the afternoon; as it is from today received subscription envelope (May 2020).
Honestly, I am somehow puzzled about this tea.
2 1/2 tsp, 80°C water.
Dry it is really floral, awesome peach aroma, looks pretty to brew.
But brewed… it is dismal. I was very cautious about the temperature; leaves were nice and pretty. So, added water to cup, steeping bag in and… started to turn green. Pretty green, as fresh green tea can make, no brown notes or anything.
First sip: hm, nothing phenomenal, it’s not bad, but expected more
Second sip: it is having nice grassy note, but sage making it earthy maybe way too much
Third sip: indeed it is earthy, but I notice green tea notes. Not a big deal, but I miss peaches.
Fourth sip: finally some peachy notes, as it cools down, more of them present.
I mean, okay – it’s herbal-green tea, but… it should be more fruity, especially if it is called like that. I expected earthy taste with refreshing peaches, but this is not it. I am sad, as I used to like B&B teas quite a lot, especially for unique flavours and/or combinations, but recently, it’s something missing. Or is extra :( .
Flavors: Cut Grass, Earth, Peach
Preparation
I know why is this tea my favorite.
It is so easydrinking, mouth-watering and nice.
Cinnamon, carrot, bit woody flavour. Sweet notes of caramlized hazelnuts. All of them are present.
I would like to see some creaminess, but maybe I will try adding cream to it.
Song pairing
♫♫
And you’ll ask yourself
Where is my mind
Where is my mind
Where is my mind
Placebo – Where Is My Mind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp6oQS_h1s0
♫♫
Why this? Because my mind is flying. Need to stuck with Uni stuff to do, but I am thinking about almost everything else.
Flavors: Carrot, Cinnamon, Hazelnut, Wood
Preparation
I think I would love this tea, I might have to pick some up. Great song, too! Very fitting for myself at the moment as well, I’m trying to write an essay for uni but finding it so hard to focus.
Nattie, you have an essay, I do have exam tomorrow and I am writing down the topics.
Good luck!!
Where is my Mind is a song that I think I have liked by every artist I’ve heard cover it, but I have to be careful who I choose and when or – like you say – my mind might take off with my heartrate.
I wonder what is the cause for that mind taking off. Are we overwhelmed with information, or we can find anything anytime — so it is inflation of information?
Anyway… if you guys wonder, I have passed today exam and got an A (best mark). Tomorrow another exam, completely different topic, but… let’s do the best!
Woohoo, congrats!
Hooray for the A, Martin! Woot! Woot!
Thank you guys! Today wasn’t that succesful. Better would be: unsuccesful.
And now a tea I am drinking while writing. That works best.
I did 10 seconds rinse, then let leaves absorb the humidity for 10-15 minutes and then started with 10 seconds long steep.
1st steep, 10 seconds
What a nice mounthfeel. Smooth, almost velvety, with taste of stonefruits, again as I mentioned before, peaches and apricots. No bitterness, little astringency
2nd steep, 20 seconds
Brew is light green, in taste more astringency; but still very smooth. Taste more green, bit hay.
3rd steep, 30 seconds
Astringency withdrew, smooth taste. Again some fruits appear, bit woody. Tends to sween notes a bit.
4th steep, 40 seconds
Hmm, stonefruits! Maybe little bit citrusy.
5th steep, 50 seconds
Again astringency creeps a bit. Indeed citrusy with hints of floral notes.
And I will say goodbye to this tasting note as I don’t like long ones, but it keeps giving. Easydrinking sheng for simple and unexperienced puerh tea drinkers as I am. It is though very nice to drink puerh after long time. Or actually any tea in gaiwan.
Flavors: Apricot, Astringent, Citrus Zest, Hay, Peach, Stonefruit
Preparation
Another tea from yesterday, so I can’t really remmeber much.
But I remmeber it was easy drinking bagged tea, with light – yet present cherry flavours. Tea base is very light, but there is no hibiscus or/and rosehips. It is indeed white tea with flavour.
I guess 82 is right.
Preparation
Yesterday I sippeddown this one.
I can’t recall much from it, but I just used the rest for grandpa.
Again, more peppermint than puerh, quite spicy.
But as I am writing this tasting note day after, can’t remember much. it wasn’t much complex, I think that my previous tasting notes are good to read to know what to expect.
Flavors: Peppermint, Spicy
