Free sample from What Cha. Yay.
I didn’t take any notes that day. I did something I normally do not do, and I didn’t weigh it. I just put the whole sample in the gaiwan. I had it a few days ago… But I wanted to make a quick note. I really enjoyed this tea, and as Daylon mentioned in his note, it lasted a long time. I literally drank it all day, and it never stopped giving out the flavor. I’ll have to get more and give it the full gaiwan treatment (timing, temperature… Etc.) to be able to get a good flavor profile next time. It is complex.
It was citrusy, slightly floral, honey-sweet, and lots of stonefruit notes throughout the day. No matter how long I steeped it, it never got bitter and that is a plus. Overall, I am really a fan of their Vietnamese oolongs.
Flavors: Citrusy, Fruity, Honey, Orange Blossom, Roasted, Smooth
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Oh, thanks for your note! It’s a reminder to buy some more with my next order. I really like this tea cold-brewed during the summer with a short rinse to help those tight little nuggets open up.
I will definitely try it cold-brew next time then too. :D
derk, what is your typical tea to water ratio for cold brews? Thanks in advance. ^^
Hah, I went to What-Cha’s website to check the review I left there for this tea since I didn’t write one here. The website has been overhauled and previous reviews no longer exist! I’m pretty sure I used 2 heaping tsp to a liter because I like my cold-brews lighter in flavor. 5g:1L?
I do remember being able to get 2 separate overnight brews out of the leaf which impressed me.
Oh, thanks for your note! It’s a reminder to buy some more with my next order. I really like this tea cold-brewed during the summer with a short rinse to help those tight little nuggets open up.
I will definitely try it cold-brew next time then too. :D
derk, what is your typical tea to water ratio for cold brews? Thanks in advance. ^^
Hah, I went to What-Cha’s website to check the review I left there for this tea since I didn’t write one here. The website has been overhauled and previous reviews no longer exist! I’m pretty sure I used 2 heaping tsp to a liter because I like my cold-brews lighter in flavor. 5g:1L?
I do remember being able to get 2 separate overnight brews out of the leaf which impressed me.