Well hello good Steepster people!
So I needed warmth…what better tea than this beautiful golden Dian Hong?
First, the look. I mean, have you had a close look at those buds? PURE GOLD!!
So soft and fury, I want to pet them ( ok, I admit…I did pet them…I am a first class TeaGeekette after all, why hide in shame?)
The brew is all glitters and gold, a beautiful sunny light in the glass pitcher.
I forget how good this is…I rarely have it cause, well, I just have so many teas!!
It qualifies for my “pudding-like” tea list, cause of how sweet and thick it feels in my mouth. Unlike any other Yunnan I have had.
The sweetness reminds me of barley sugar candies. I also get cocoa and sweet potato notes.
It’s very fragrant, I find a certain floral quality to it.
Not as damp and earthy as one might expect, but a little “mossy” and yeasty.
Full of beautiful nuances and complexity, this tea screams for gongfu brewing. And it’s so forgiving, you can’t mess it up, it never gets astringent or bitter.
I had a lovely session earlier…another wonderful tea from Whispering Pines :-)
Here are some pics:
http://instagram.com/p/vuBJInQh24/
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i love dian hong teas! never gets bitter for me. :D awesome pics :) love the cat :)
Hehe, thank you :-)
Welcome back TTF!
Hi Tea Fairy! I got an insight when reading about petting the furry tea. Now I know why mr. mopar has the Chairman, she keeps him from tea petting.
Thank you my dear Boychik xox
Nice to see you Cwyn!! Hahaha!! I wish there was a “like” feature for this comment!! :-)
Your photos are always so beautiful! And I love this tea. Your description of it is perfect. :)
What are your experiences with Whispering Pines? I’ve never had their teas, but I’ve seen their name come up a lot. Should I try them?
@katBender: you are so sweet, thank you!! This tea is truly a gem…
@TeaKlutz: OMG! you must place an order!!! Just read my tealog, lol, you’ll understand why I’m saying this…most of my reviews are for their teas cause well…I drink them 75% of the time!! And I drink LOTS of teas believe me…I have tried MANY sellers…and I’m a total WP addict cause not only do they sell some of the best tea I have ever had, but they also have a work ethic and philosopihy I fully endorse and agree with. “Breathe life, sip inspiration” is a slogan that speaks to me greatly.
And I promise: I DON’T GET PAID A PENNY TO SAY ALL THIS, all true :-)
i love dian hong teas! never gets bitter for me. :D awesome pics :) love the cat :)
Hehe, thank you :-)
Welcome back TTF!
Hi Tea Fairy! I got an insight when reading about petting the furry tea. Now I know why mr. mopar has the Chairman, she keeps him from tea petting.
Thank you my dear Boychik xox
Nice to see you Cwyn!! Hahaha!! I wish there was a “like” feature for this comment!! :-)
Your photos are always so beautiful! And I love this tea. Your description of it is perfect. :)
What are your experiences with Whispering Pines? I’ve never had their teas, but I’ve seen their name come up a lot. Should I try them?
@katBender: you are so sweet, thank you!! This tea is truly a gem…
@TeaKlutz: OMG! you must place an order!!! Just read my tealog, lol, you’ll understand why I’m saying this…most of my reviews are for their teas cause well…I drink them 75% of the time!! And I drink LOTS of teas believe me…I have tried MANY sellers…and I’m a total WP addict cause not only do they sell some of the best tea I have ever had, but they also have a work ethic and philosopihy I fully endorse and agree with. “Breathe life, sip inspiration” is a slogan that speaks to me greatly.
And I promise: I DON’T GET PAID A PENNY TO SAY ALL THIS, all true :-)