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(Spring 2016 version of this tea). I expected to come out loving this tea, as I have had other milk oolongs before and I have to say I that I don’t particularly care for this tea due to: inconsistency, bitterness, easily over-steeped, requires two tsps (for me). It’s very inconsistent in that even when I steep it the same way it doesn’t always taste the same. I found that I only liked it when I steeped it at 190 F (2 tsps) for two or three minutes. It gets a bitter aftertaste if it is over-steeped, and when under-steeped there is no flavor there. When I get it the way I want it it can be a very nice tasting tea with a good creamy ratio (marshmallow/creme brulee sugar flavor) and no bitterness….but it takes a lot of energy to get it to that point and then it’s only that way for one steep. I might try it at a different season but hesitant to waste money on it again.

Flavors: Bitter, Marshmallow, Milk

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 2 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML
Youssef

Did you try it gong fu style?

Tea in the Rain

Hello, I did not gong fu style this tea but maybe I should have?

Youssef

haha, if you have the time, I’d recommend it. It might get rid of that bitterness, and produce a more flavorful cup.

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Youssef

Did you try it gong fu style?

Tea in the Rain

Hello, I did not gong fu style this tea but maybe I should have?

Youssef

haha, if you have the time, I’d recommend it. It might get rid of that bitterness, and produce a more flavorful cup.

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