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Six years later I’m finally breaking into the cake I bought after trying a sample and falling hard. Drinking puerh allows me to reflect on the passage of time, to be reminded of all the joys and sorrows that have occurred between one pot and the next. I’m overwhelmed with emotion right now without the words to convey.

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Brewing the finely crushed leaf from the bottom of the bag. Stronger than I like with a thick gyokuro-like umami and some bitterness. Showing some age (1.5 years old) but still fully expresses its unique character. Scrumptious aromas — almond croissant, herbal basil, mixed berry cereal, kudzu. Smooth and thick spinach-seaweed base taste, fruity peach aftertaste.

A freebie with my latest order, thank you!

I haven’t been drinking much tea for about a month. Early mornings have been chilly, plus we get more fog at our new housee, so I’ve been making matcha lattes or coffee. And lately, the afternoons have been miserable with temperatures in the mid 90s to mid 100s so I have rarely wanted tea in the afternoon or evening (except for chrysanthemum).

Anyway, like yesterday, the day started to heat up quickly so I didn’t want my usual matcha latte or coffee. I made a grandpa mug with this, half a coin, and refilled throughout the day. It was a refreshing blend of a lightly sweet honey-cotton candy sheng with some mellow earthiness from the shou. More sheng in taste and body without typical sheng astringency, and more shou in aroma. Clear and clean overall.

I probably never would have purchased this on my own accord, and yet it turns out I really enjoy it! With how arid it is this time of year, I don’t want any astringency in my tea. I’m already a dried-out husk of a human. With how hot it is, I’m just not ready for shou. This is a case of tea blending that fits my picky mood lately. Breakfast for Meditators – easy does it! Good seasonal transition tea. Might have to spring for this with my next order if it’s still around.

Come on rainy season!