The story how i got the sample of this tea you can read in my previous note:
http://steepster.com/teas/joseph-wesley-black-tea/53004-da-hong-pao
Qi Lan (奇兰, English: “rare orchid”)
i didnt know what to expect since its my first Qi Lan. i was sceptical and pretty sure i wouldnt like it as much as DHP. I was wrong.
Leaves are gorgeous, long and twisty. very complex, juicy,sweet and roasted. its medium roast, doesnt overpower other notes, complements nicely. it is so aromatic.
Around 2-3 steep cannabis arrives. I’d say that hui gan is much stronger than in DHP. Sweet and minty, long lingering aftertaste, long after i stop my session. i had 6 strong steeps, but still keep the leaves. few steeps here and there yesterday and before yesterday. i suggest not to oversteep, it gets bitter easily. even when its bitter the aroma and sweetness is incredible.
my parameters:
6g 100ml gaiwan 195F
3sec rinse/pause/10/7/5/5/7/7/10sec etc
Thank you Joseph Wesley for the opportunity to try these incredible teas. im looking forward to when you decide to put them for sale!
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Oooh I love that teaware
Thank you Lee. I got it fr Verdant last year. I don’t use it much, afraid to break it.
I’ve had the reserve Qilan from Verdant, and a different one brewed for me at a tea club meeting. IT does bitter very easily, but so amazing if I can avoid it! Like peaches made of marble.
You know what, I even drank the bitter one. didnt want to waste any drop ;)
The photos are an extra treat! Thanks.
;) – thanks boychik!
@ Doug F, thank you. its so addictive. like tea.
@ Joseph Wesley, it was a special treat ;-)
Such pretty tea and teaware.
Thanks Fjellrev, the tea is awesome.
Oooh I love that teaware
Thank you Lee. I got it fr Verdant last year. I don’t use it much, afraid to break it.
I’ve had the reserve Qilan from Verdant, and a different one brewed for me at a tea club meeting. IT does bitter very easily, but so amazing if I can avoid it! Like peaches made of marble.
You know what, I even drank the bitter one. didnt want to waste any drop ;)
The photos are an extra treat! Thanks.
;) – thanks boychik!
@ Doug F, thank you. its so addictive. like tea.
@ Joseph Wesley, it was a special treat ;-)
Such pretty tea and teaware.
Thanks Fjellrev, the tea is awesome.