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LuckyMe drank Autumn Reserve Laoshan Green by Verdant Tea

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Autumn 2022 harvest.

This tea was so good I stretched the little 5g sample to 3 sessions in order to savor it for as long as I could. Really wish I’d ordered more than just a sample.

Steeped 2g in a 100ml gaiwan for 3 infusions. The dry leaves were very aromatic (cashew cream, flowers, and soybean). A warm, nutty aroma of toasted couscous emerges once the leaves are introduced to hot water.

1st infusion – Thick, mouthwatering flavor similar to the aroma. Notes of lima bean, pistachio, and fennel.

2nd infusion – Sweeter, richer flavor. Lingering aftertaste of fennel.

3rd infusion – Lighter with eucalyptus and soy. Still has good flavor and body.

Flavors: Eucalyptus, Fennel, Flowers, Lima Beans, Pistachio, Soybean

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180 °F / 82 °C 2 g 100 OZ / 2957 ML

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My Rating Criteria:

95 to 100: Top shelf stuff. Loved this tea and highly recommend it

90 to 94: Excellent. Enjoyed this tea and would likely repurchase

80 to 89: Good but not great. I liked it though it may be lacking in some aspects. I’ll finish it but probably won’t buy again

70 to 79: Average at best. Not terrible but wouldn’t willingly drink again

60 to 69: Sub-par. Low quality tea, barely palatable

59 and below: Bleh

Fell into tea many years ago and for a long time my experience was limited to Japanese greens and flavored Teavana teas. My tea epiphany happened when I discovered jade oolongs. That was my gateway drug to the world of high quality tea and teaware.

For the most part, I drink straight tea but do appreciate a good flavored tea on occasion. I love fresh green and floral flavors and as such, green tea and Taiwanese oolongs will always have a place in my cupboard. After avoiding black tea forever, Chinese blacks have started to grow on me. I’m less enthusiastic about puerh though. I also enjoy white tea and tisanes but reach for them less frequently.

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