95 Tasting Notes
This is a real “cover-all-the-bases” black/dark oolong, being slightly fruity, malty, sweet, floral, as well as roasted. A great choice for those who like a bit of everything, but not for those who look for prominent flavours.
First infusion – 3 g. per 6 oz water, 90 deg., 2:00 min.
Second infusion – 3 g. per 6 oz. water, 90 deg., 3:00 min.
Third infusion – 3 g. per 6 oz. water, 90 deg., 5:00 min.
Fourth infusion – 3 g. per 6 oz. water, 90 deg., 10:00+ min.
Preparation
This is a cup of smoke-flavoured brown water. Not much more to this one than that (though I may have tasted a very brief sweetness at the beginning). I’m very glad this was a sample, and not a tea I paid for. Awful tea, but great service from White Tea Two!
Brewed grandpa style: 5 g. tea per 450 ml water over 4-5 infusions.
Preparation
With a mildly malty & subtlely sweet taste, this high-quality tea is a great choice for those who like their Assams on the milder side. A bit pricey, though.
First infusion – 3 g. per 8 oz. water, 90 deg., 1:30 min.
Second infusion – 3 g. per 8 oz. water, 90 deg., 4:30 min.
Third infusion – 3 g. per 8 oz. water, 90 deg., 10:00+ min.
Preparation
Along with the usual floral and honeyed notes (albeit subtle), there are other tastes that are hard for me to pin down. Perhaps fresh tomato? The leaves, both dry and infused, are stunning. A rather complex tea, which may not be worth the steep price.
First infusion – 3 g. per 6 oz water, 90 deg., 3:00 min.
Second infusion – 3 g. per 6 oz. water, 90 deg., 5:00 min.
Third infusion – 3 g. per 6 oz. water, 90 deg., 10:00+ min.
Preparation
This is a wonderful first flush Darjeeling tea: floral in the nose and in the cup, a pleasingly-metallic taste on the tip of the tongue and roof of the mouth, and a lingeringly-sweet finish.
First infusion – 3 g. per 8 oz water, 90 deg., 2:30 min.
Second infusion – 3 g. per 8 oz. water, 90 deg., 10:00+ min.
Preparation
This is a very nice tea: light, fruity, and sweet, with the final infusion being akin to honey. A well-made and enjoyable tea.
First infusion – 3 g. per 6 oz water, 75 deg., 2:00 min.
Second infusion – 3 g. per 6 oz. water, 75 deg., 4:00 min.
Third infusion – 3 g. per 6 oz. water, 75 deg., 7:00 min.
Fourth infusion – 3 g. per 6 oz. water, 75 deg., 10:00+ min.
Preparation
A lovely tea, with bright flavours throughout all steepings, varying between amongst the sweet, vegetal, and astringent. Very good value, especially for a gyo.
First infusion – 5 g. per 8 oz water, 60 deg., 45 sec.
Second infusion – 5 g. per 8 oz. water, 60 deg., 2:00 min.
Third infusion – 5 g. per 5 oz. water, 60 deg., 10+ min.
Preparation
This is an enjoyable asa sencha, sweet with a touch of astringency in the first infusion, and more astringent in the second. This would make an excellent daily sencha, especially considering the attractive price.
First infusion – 5 g. per 8 oz water, 65 deg., 1:00 min.
Second infusion – 5 g. per 8 oz. water, 65 deg., 2:30 min.
Third infusion – 5 g. per 5 oz. water, 65 deg., 10+ min.
Preparation
An enjoyable and consistent tea through all infusions: rather sweet and fruity, with nicely subdued tannins, and hints of chocolate and dates.
First infusion – 3 g. per 6 oz water, 90 deg., 3:00 min.
Second infusion – 3 g. per 6 oz. water, 90 deg., 2:30 min.
Third infusion – 3 g. per 6 oz. water, 90 deg., 5:00 min.
Fourth infusion – 3 g. per 6 oz. water, 90 deg., 10:00+ min.
Preparation
A pleasant enough tea, to be sure, but somewhat simple. Quite floral at first moving to sweet as the infusions progress.
First infusion – 3 g. per 6 oz water, 90 deg., 2:00 min.
Second infusion – 3 g. per 6 oz. water, 90 deg., 5:00 min.
Third infusion – 3 g. per 6 oz. water, 90 deg., 10:00+ min.
