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Clint drank Fengqing Zhuan Cha Raw Puerh Brick Tea 2005 by Teavivre

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This is an excellent start to brick pu-erh tea. Nicely priced, this 2005 raw pu-erh tastes excellent through many steepings. There is a dominant tobacco, hay, and earthy aroma; the liquor has a medium-full body, smoky taste, with a slightly dry finish. There are many intricate aromas & flavors that develop from each steep. Be sure to watch the video on Teavivre’s website before you begin to break into your brick—very helpful for someone that’s never done it. (Actually, all of their videos are useful.)

Flavors: Earth, Smoke, Tobacco, Wet Wood

Preparation

Boiling 0 min, 30 sec 7 g 3 OZ / 100 ML

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Native of Atlanta, GA. Now in PA where I am a Chemistry Professor at a small university. I love green tea, especially those of Japanese origin. My academic research group is exploring new ideas in tea chemistry with various analytical methods. We have exciting plans on the horizon, as there is a lot of chemistry happening inside of each cup! Feel free to drop me a line if you have any science-related questions and or suggestions for research ideas.

My Ph.D. is in analytical chemistry, so brewing to me is like a scientific experiment: Everything is accurate and precise. I normally brew in traditional teapots, depending on the tea’s origin – digital thermometer in hand – digital timer – and quality water. Although Japanese greens are my faves, I also enjoy many Chinese greens, along with whites and yellows. Getting into Oolongs too (the slightly oxidized and still green ones for now) and raw Pu-erhs.

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