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mtchyg drank Sabertooth 2015 Spring Feng Qing Ancient Tree Dian Hong Black Tea by Bitterleaf Teas

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Trying to get this one out of my tea cabinet. Not because it is bad but because the tin, while extravagant and lovely, is quite large and there isn’t a whole lot left in it (like two teapots worth). Normally I would brew this gongfu but this morning we are doing western style with cream and honey. And it is delightful.

I think my initial review mentioned this tea being a bit weak and not really a show stopper. Well, the good news is that this tea is also built really well to handle some honey and cream. The malt notes come out and pair very nicely with this method of consumption. Yessiree, this will be an enjoyable last few pots with this tea. Upping the rating.

Flavors: Chocolate, Malt

Preparation

205 °F / 96 °C 2 min, 30 sec 7 g 12 OZ / 354 ML

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Michigander, Husband, father of three, lover of tea, books, nature, gardening, and passion. Stay at home dad currently. Previously a preschool teacher.

I have now completed some tea swaps and I am so totally up for swapping! What a cool way to connect with fellow tea lovers and try some new teas. My tea cupboard on here is woefully out of date though.

Black tea has been my go to tea for some time. Oolongs are good too but mainly roasty oolongs. I’m finding that there are some green and white teas (mostly Moonlight Whites) that impress me lately which they never used to do. I am getting into and developing a taste for Pu-erh. I have tried raw and my Ulcerative Colitis just can’t handle the roughness of it. So I stick to ripe Puerh. I am recently drinking more herbal tea or Rooibos especially STRONG ginger blends. I’m not too picky.

Some of my favorite places from which to purchase tea are Whispering Pines Tea Co, Verdant, A Quarter to Tea, Beautiful Taiwan Tea Co, Bitterleaf Tea, and Yunnan Sourcing.

Rating system:
90-100: Some of the best I’ve ever had. I’d be a fool not to keep it stocked as often as possible
80-89: A damn good tea. Not to be missed
70-79: A good tea but lacks the wow factor. More than likely a simple tea that could be an every day option
60-69: Eh. This is okay. Not swill by any means but fairly underwhelming.
50-59: Not really doing it for me. I’ll finish it but please don’t bring me any more.
Below 50: Life is too short to waste on things such as this

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Lansing, Michigan

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