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derk drank Jin Guazi (2018) by Old Ways Tea

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A follow-up note after finishing the remaining 2.5g.

I’m thinking the floral might be sunflower – that seems to go along with the light nuttiness in aroma and taste. And damn does the bottom of the cup smell so good and sweet, like caramelized brown sugar, floral and squash. The floral aftertaste really fills the mouth. Noticeable cooling in throat after the warm feeling subsides. Toward the end, there’s a sweetness emanating from the throat. I can see the teeny tiny golden buds, or melon seeds, emerging between the two-leaf set. This is top notch tea. Would be a 100 for me if there were more evolution of flavor. Bumped up the rating a little.

This reminds me of a warm fall day at the family farm in Ohio.

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Boiling 2 OZ / 60 ML

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This place, like the rest of the internet, is dead and overrun with bots. Yet I persist.

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I most enjoy loose-leaf, unflavored teas and tisanes. Teabags have their place. Some of my favorite teas have a profound effect on mind and body rather than having a specific flavor profile.

Favorite teas generally come from China (all provinces), Taiwan, India (Nilgiri and Manipur). Frequently enjoyed though less sipped are teas from Georgia, Japan, and Nepal. While I’m not actively on the hunt, a goal of mine is to try tea from every country that makes it available to the North American market. This is to gain a vague understanding of how Camellia sinensis performs in different climates. I realize that borders are arbitrary and some countries are huge with many climates and tea-growing regions.

I’m convinced European countries make the best herbal teas.

Personal Rating Scale:

100-90: A tea I can lose myself into. Something about it makes me slow down and appreciate not only the tea but all of life or a moment in time. If it’s a bagged or herbal tea, it’s of standout quality in comparison to similar items.

89-80: Fits my profile well enough to buy again.

79-70: Not a preferred tea. I might buy more or try a different harvest. Would gladly have a cup if offered.

69-60: Not necessarily a bad tea but one that I won’t buy again. Would have a cup if offered.

59-1: Lacking several elements, strangely clunky, possesses off flavor/aroma/texture or something about it makes me not want to finish.

Unrated: Haven’t made up my mind or some other reason. If it’s puerh, I likely think it needs more age.

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