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derk drank Lu Shan Yun Wu Green Tea by Teavivre

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Leafhopper had sent me a sample packet of, what was at the time, a 5 years old harvest and I was beyond impressed at how well the tea held up for all those years. I wanted to try it fresh, so I ordered 10g of the 2021 harvest.

I love this tea/ It has so much of what I appreciate in my favorite green teas which is a sweet nectary body with underlying deep brothiness and fried green veggies and enough acidity to lighten the mouthfeel and taste. It has this awesome accent of beef and sauteed leeks which reminds me so much of Yunnan Sourcing’s Imperial Laoshan Green. The character of the tea is very clean and pure, which is something that I’ve realized is of high importance to me. Each morning this week I couldn’t wait to have another bowl of this tea. Great refreshing tea to have upon waking!

Flavors: Broth, Chestnut, Green Beans, Lavender, Leeks, Lemon, Marshmallow, Meat, Mineral, Nectar, Salt, Savory, Sweet, Vegetables

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This place, like the rest of the internet, is dead and overrun with bots. And thus I step away.

Eventual tea farmer. If you are a tea grower, want to grow your own plants or are simply curious, please follow me so we can chat.

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. Terpene fiend.

Favorite teas generally come from China (all provinces), Taiwan, India (Nilgiri and Manipur). Frequently enjoyed though less sipped are teas from Georgia, Japan, Nepal and Darjeeling. 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, possess off flavors/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 pu’er, I likely think it needs more age.

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