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The Leaf: Very thin, needle like, with half being dark black and the other being golden and feathery. The scent is very strong with notes of malt, honey, cocoa, and dry wood.

The Brew: The liquor is a golden brown, clear but with lots of leaf fuzz floating about. The aroma is similar to the leaf but lighter with a slightly more sweet malty tone. The flavor is medium in strength, not too light, but also not overpowering. There is no bitterness and the mouthfeel is very soft. A slight aftertaste lingers for a short time. The flavor is in line with the aroma but with a slight smokiness incorporated as well.

I drink all of my teas cold.

Flavors: Cocoa, Honey, Malt

Preparation
195 °F / 90 °C 1 min, 15 sec 7 g 17 OZ / 500 ML

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I’ve been a tea drinker since I was a teenager, and have only gotten more addicted to tea as time goes on. I’m currently at a couple of liters a day.

I love all styles of tea, but as I currently live in Japan I’m checking out many of the teas available here; bancha, kukicha, and houjicha to name a few. I’m also a big fan of Assam tea, and almost all herbal teas including rooibos and mate.

My favorite way to brew tea is using a brew device from Taiwan that is marketed in the US under names like IngenuiTEA, and Perfect Teamaker. The device allows ample room for your leaves and makes cleanup quick and easy. I like the brewer so much I’m actually trying to market it in Japan.

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