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drank India Bihar Doke Silver Needle White Tea by What-Cha
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Going back in the time machine. Lately, even 1 week feels like an eternity though not in a bad way. I’ve had so much going on between preparing for my trip and getting food poisoning this week that my brain has been Swiss-cheesed.

Subtle, delicate and fluid aromas and flavors. Something like white grape, lychee and mango, hay and cucumber. Viscous and sweet spring water, salty; hint of cream in aftertaste.

When prepared in a steeper basket, the most lovely aroma of cocoa butter wafts from the cup.

Excellent silver needle! Easy to drink and appreciate. Probably best for fans of subtlety.

Thank you again, beerandbeancurd.

Flavors: Caramelized Sugar, Chocolate, Cream, Cucumber, Hay, Lychee, Mango, Mineral, Mushrooms, Potato, Salty, Smoke, Smooth, Spring Water, Viscous, Wet Wood, White Chocolate, White Grapes

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195 °F / 90 °C
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gmathis
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Hope you’re getting your legs back under you!

derk
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I have, thank you. Unlike my friend in the bottom center here: https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MjMzWDMwMA==/z/lsAAAOSwxH1UBtWH/$35.JPG?setid=2
I catch him taking blurry selfies on my phone and sometimes I get pics of him trying to drink my tea and eat my food. No idea how the little dude gets around so well without legs.

beerandbeancurd
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Welcome. Here’s to de-cheesing. <3

Daylon R Thomas
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I actually had over an oz of that I haven’t touched. I was not a fan of it when I tried it because of the subtle notes and the cooked grass taste. I guess I’ll have to try it again, or give the rest to you soon lol. I hope your recovery goes okay!

ashmanra
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I can’t get the link to work, derk!

Martin Bednář
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Sadly, neither do I ashmanra and I did some tweaks with link itself.

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gmathis
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Hope you’re getting your legs back under you!

derk
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I have, thank you. Unlike my friend in the bottom center here: https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MjMzWDMwMA==/z/lsAAAOSwxH1UBtWH/$35.JPG?setid=2
I catch him taking blurry selfies on my phone and sometimes I get pics of him trying to drink my tea and eat my food. No idea how the little dude gets around so well without legs.

beerandbeancurd
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Welcome. Here’s to de-cheesing. <3

Daylon R Thomas
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I actually had over an oz of that I haven’t touched. I was not a fan of it when I tried it because of the subtle notes and the cooked grass taste. I guess I’ll have to try it again, or give the rest to you soon lol. I hope your recovery goes okay!

ashmanra
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I can’t get the link to work, derk!

Martin Bednář
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Sadly, neither do I ashmanra and I did some tweaks with link itself.

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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.

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