It’s getting dark, and I’m trying to not fall asleep…
I’m only 2 infusions in, but I figured I’d log this one before I get distracted by making dinner…
3 grams (I think it was 3.4 grams to be exact, on my scale…lol) in my porcelain gaiwan.
15 sec first infusion: caramelized sugar, chocolate, and this really creamy vanilla, that I’m not sure I’ve ever consciously picked up before in this tea! It’s so fantastically delicious. As I was sipping, my youngest asked me what tea I was making, because it really smelled like the ‘chocolate’ one… She notices the chocolate scent every time I make this tea.
There was a break between infusions, because my middle child realized they were out of underwear…..‘cause somehow you JUST realize you’re out of underwear. So, I threw in some laundry and infused for 25 seconds.
This cup was pure, fabulous chocolate (which is making me think of OMGsrsly, and how this quality that I find so intoxicating, is in fact ‘dirt’ to her… and I love that about people, and how we all taste things differently…).
A little sweet potato is present now, along with a bit of walnut. That creamy vanilla from the first cup has turned into a butterscotch custard, becoming more structured and less ethereal.
The layers of flavour in this tea always amaze me….
I’m sure I’ll be drinking this for hours.. but I have to walk away from my computer now, so that’s all I’ll log. :)
Flavors: Burnt Sugar, Butterscotch, Caramel, Chocolate, Cocoa, Custard, Sweet Potatoes, Vanilla, Walnut
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Everyone makes this tea sound sooooooo good – I have a sample of it coming with my most recent Verdant order and I just can’t wait to try it! :D
Ooh! I hope that you like it! I love it Western style, too…
Can’t wait to read what you think about it! :)
I’m cackling here. But you know what? Me thinking it tastes like dirt means there’s more for you. :)
I’ve never tried it gongfu style before, but I really should. Maybe I should get myself a gaiwan. Like I’m not a real tea drinker until I have one
OMGSrsly, I just kept thinking about you each time that chocolate note would hit my nose… haha! It really is so interesting to me, like how some people love cilantro and other people can not stand it.
whatshesaid, a gaiwan is really interesting. It takes all the flavours you get in a western brewed cup and sort of breaks them down into ‘scenes’… I love tea both ways, but if you’re on the fence about finding a gaiwan, I say buy one! It’s such a neat experience, drinking tea in short infusions.
I’m not all fancy, either, I just infuse in my gaiwan, and then pour it into a english style teacup and drink out of that. I don’t have the pitchers or extra accessories (although, I do find myself thinking it would be really nice to have them… ;) )
Ok, it’s officially on my Tea-Do List :)
Yeah, I also don’t really care for cilantro. :) Maybe it’s related!
i LOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVE cilantro :) :)
Everyone makes this tea sound sooooooo good – I have a sample of it coming with my most recent Verdant order and I just can’t wait to try it! :D
Ooh! I hope that you like it! I love it Western style, too…
Can’t wait to read what you think about it! :)
I’m cackling here. But you know what? Me thinking it tastes like dirt means there’s more for you. :)
I’ve never tried it gongfu style before, but I really should. Maybe I should get myself a gaiwan. Like I’m not a real tea drinker until I have one
OMGSrsly, I just kept thinking about you each time that chocolate note would hit my nose… haha! It really is so interesting to me, like how some people love cilantro and other people can not stand it.
whatshesaid, a gaiwan is really interesting. It takes all the flavours you get in a western brewed cup and sort of breaks them down into ‘scenes’… I love tea both ways, but if you’re on the fence about finding a gaiwan, I say buy one! It’s such a neat experience, drinking tea in short infusions.
I’m not all fancy, either, I just infuse in my gaiwan, and then pour it into a english style teacup and drink out of that. I don’t have the pitchers or extra accessories (although, I do find myself thinking it would be really nice to have them… ;) )
Ok, it’s officially on my Tea-Do List :)
Yeah, I also don’t really care for cilantro. :) Maybe it’s related!
i LOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVE cilantro :) :)