Haiwan Tea Co., Ltd.

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Last bit of this sample from Dexter, and it feels like it will never end. 2 rinses, and then 4 steeps into a thermos to take with me today.

It’s strong, it’s a bit “fishy” and really earthy/forest loamy. I do like it, but it’s not excellent.

It feels like it’s not going to steep out though. I have a feeling I’ll be steeping it a bazillion times when I get home.

Thanks so much, Dexter! :)

Steeping this more the next day. It’s almost spicy. 3 steeps fit into a thermos, and honestly since I’m not really worried about “wasting” this tea by not checking out each steep, this is the easiest and best way to do it. It’s still a bit musty, but it’s getting almost creamy, and has a bit of a peppery bite. I flash-rinsed it twice before brewing since it was out on the counter overnight.

Sil

…the only downside to puerh when you’re trying to get your cupboard under control hahahaha

OMGsrsly

Omg I know. I didn’t actually make more last night so I’ll be filling a thermos again today for when I go out.

OMGsrsly

Steeping more today!

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This one is from the ever-sneaky Dexter3657. Dexter hasn’t even logged this tea! I googled it, and came up with a thread here on steepster, and this link: http://www.teapot.ee/en/shop/puerh/ripe/pancake/haiwan-7598/ .

I really like this one. I hope it ages well. It’s one of those puerhs that I like with a sliver of cinnamon, but this doesn’t really need it. I rinsed for a while, then steeped for 1 minute. So delicious. The wee chunk of leaves hasn’t fallen apart yet, so this will be a fun tea to drink all evening (Waiter, could I get more water in my tea pot?). I might end up adding a little Ceylon cinnamon later.

Thanks so much, Dexter! I approve of your sneaky plan to get someone else to add tea to steepster. :D

Edit: Apparently Dexter has logged it, but as a Random Steepings or something similar. Unfortunately my google-fu has failed me and I can’t find it.

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C
Dexter

Shrug – ok I’m not perfect… that also means it’s not in my cupboard (213 +1).
I bought it at a local Chinese Market, I know nothing else about it. I’ve drank it a couple of times – pretty sure I would have written something under Random Steeping – but I couldn’t find it either – so maybe not. I like it. Decent everyday pu’erh.
LOL see what surprises can happen during swaps :))

OMGsrsly

It’s exciting! I’ve had about a litre of this tea from one of the three chips you sent me. It’s still going, and I still like it. It’s not too complex or fancy for my uneducated tastebuds. :)

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