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I have now moved from Canada back to Europe and this is my first gong fu session. Since a lot of stuff is still packed, I brought out these convenient tuos to brew in my new silver teapot. I am amazed by the progression of this tea and am happy that I still have a couple of these left although they are now sold out (there is a 2019 version available).

Even though just 5 years old, this tea is now definitely well within the semi-aged sheng category. It brews dark orange and has a LOT of fast, woody sweetness that I don’t remember from before. Still, the profile is balanced even while being so pungent. The astringency is dialed down but very much present. There is also a nice bitterness of quinine & citrus zest as well as a fruity tartness. Further savoury notes include bread crust and burnt food. At the same time, the tea has retained some of its florals, which remind me of orange blossoms at the moment. Later steeps also have a strong nutty component with rapeseed florals.

Flavors: Biting, Bitter, Bread, Burnt Food, Citrus Zest, Floral, Fruity, Hay, Orange Blossom, Pleasantly Sour, Sweet, Tart, Wood

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 0 min, 15 sec 10 g 3 OZ / 100 ML
Martin Bednář

Welcome back in Europe!
Now I have partner in crime nearby :)

This tea sounds as usual very nice.

Evol Ving Ness

Congrats on your move!

derk

Back in Europe, congrats. Bummer I couldn’t make my way to Toronto as hoped for. Perhaps a trip to Europe now that both you and Martin are there.

Togo

Thanks! Yes, I wish we could have met while we were on the same side of the Ocean, derk. Please do let me know if you ever find yourself coming over to Europe!

Martin Bednář

You are always welcomed here on Old Continent :)

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Martin Bednář

Welcome back in Europe!
Now I have partner in crime nearby :)

This tea sounds as usual very nice.

Evol Ving Ness

Congrats on your move!

derk

Back in Europe, congrats. Bummer I couldn’t make my way to Toronto as hoped for. Perhaps a trip to Europe now that both you and Martin are there.

Togo

Thanks! Yes, I wish we could have met while we were on the same side of the Ocean, derk. Please do let me know if you ever find yourself coming over to Europe!

Martin Bednář

You are always welcomed here on Old Continent :)

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Hi, I am a researcher in math, physics and computer science. Apart from teas and mathematics, I enjoy sports and traveling, as well as music of all kinds. Connect at https://rateyourmusic.com/~Togo

I had been drinking Japanese green tea for a while before discovering the world of tea in 2017. I rarely drink blends and generally avoid artificially scented teas. Other than that I try to keep it varied.

My rating description:
100 _ Unforgettable tea, an experience that changes your life.
90 – 100 _ Excellent tea.
80 – 90 _ Very enjoyable, I will buy again.
70 – 80 _ I enjoyed it, but I most likely won’t be buying it again.
60 – 70 _ Decent.
50 – 60 _ Average, forgettable.
40 – 50 _ I didn’t really like the tea, but it is drinkable.
0 – 40 _ I would prefer to avoid the tea.

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