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Used 2 bags, since they are only 1.5 gm each. 3 min in 180F water gave me a mug of light golden tea. The aroma and flavor are bland, plain and common in this inexpensive tea from the supermarket shelf. Not bitter, but not good either.

4th or 5th steep on these leaves. Went off and forgot steeping, but no problem. Light but still complex flavor, somewhat lacking floral notes of first cups. Were I to presume to judge this tea, based on my limited experience with light oolongs, it would get 4 out of 5 stars.

Using 2 bags for my 12 oz mug, gives me strong enough tea for milk and sugar. 6 min steep, flavor is wonderful, not bitter. Lovely aroma to wake up with.

This time, I let the water cool some before infusing. Still got good flavor, but lacking the bitterness which, it seems, resulted from using boiling water, rather than from the stevia or longer steeping times. When it comes to water temp, the green maté behaves more like green tea than like other non-tea herbs; however, it will stand long infusions without developing unwanted qualities.

Ahhh, properly made this time, with dark agave nectar and soy milk. A cup of chai to fuel the watering of the herb garden this morning.

One heaping tsp tea, 10 oz boiling water, 4 min, covered infuser. The dry leaf beckons with a toasty sweet aroma, and the tea does not disappoint. However, it was too strong for my taste, so will use less tea next time.

Enjoying tea and tea-blending here in Los Angeles, while visiting my family. Their lovely garden abounds with tisane materials. It is here I’m drinking Christmas Bakery, and it’s as delicious as described by Hina’s Tea. Milk and sweetnin’ of course!

merely boils water // yet fancies herself a chef: // oolong tea steepster

Believe it. And with milk and sweetener, too! More uplifting than a new bra.

MY LOG ENTRIES WILL BE VERY SPARSE FOR THE NEXT 3 WEEKS — I’M GOING ON A TRIP! G Now, this cuppa is good, but I like the coconut mango bagged oolong by Stash better. Next cup will be yerba mate or ginkgo, to get me going on chores with an actual functioning brain. Adios!