I was positive I had written a note on one of my most beloved of shous but I don’t see one here…..
Simply EVERYTHING about this cake is beautiful – no surprise since it’s from Whispering Pines. It is presented in a gorgeous wrapper snuggled inside a handy storage envelope. As lovely as they are – the real beauty comes when you open the wrapper and see the abundance of golden leaves threaded throughout the cake.
After a very quick rinse, the first steep is a little light and carries notes of warm cocoa. This is one of the most accessible shous ever – there is zero funk and no barn or leather (not that barn and leather are bad things in shou – just not present here). This is probably the best shou to ease a new pu drinker into the dark side. It is the shou you give your best friend when you are trying to turn them into your pu drinking partner. It is sweet creamy deliciousness that wouldn’t be challenging for someone who might be a little hesitant – in other words – it’s a perfect “gateway drug” and it WILL get you hooked.
The following steeps are thick and syrupy with a mouth-coating sweetness and the cocoa note becomes stronger. As I steep through, brown sugar, caramel, dates, creamy vanilla and a little mineral background make welcome appearances.
In my distant past, I knew a very charming man I nicknamed Mr. Silk. That guy was smooooooth. I may nickname Huron Mr. Silk as well – it is super creamy-dreamy and almost slinky.
I got 8 or 9 delightful steeps and a nice laid back relaxation – a lovely ride.
This is a special shou and it needs a special song. I really like the Radiohead song “Reckoner”, but it is much better by Gnarls Barkley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUmmsMeHAaE
My session on Instagram: https://instagram.com/p/8yCfFTwx4T/
HIGHLY recommended!
Flavors: Cocoa, Dates, Mineral
Comments
@tea-junkie Right now by the ounce is the only way to get it. You might want to ask The Hobbit when cakes might be available again.
I might have to get me some of this!
Hehe, lovely, Totally Mr. Silk! And yo, that song!!
@tea-junkie – it is so good
@TheTeaFairy – I’m calling it that from now on….and yeah that song :)
How much for a cake? I’m only seeing it sold by the ounce
@tea-junkie Right now by the ounce is the only way to get it. You might want to ask The Hobbit when cakes might be available again.
Hey tea-junkie! Keep an eye out for a major cake release let’s say…the 22nd? :-)
This is the day I’ve been waiting for. /sitting intensifies
Sweet, I will anxiously await the 22nd!
Great review! I have to get some!
Tea-Junkie and KiwiDelight, the day has come early :D