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“Trying this again with sugar and milk just to see what happens. It’s a bit better – I’m getting spices and mint and richness, but I’m also getting a bit of a waxy white chocolate taste from...” Read full tasting note
“Everything about this tea should have pointed toward me enjoying it. Vanilla, yes. Mint, yes. Pu-erh, yes. Favorable-ish reviews on Steepster, yes. I should say at this point that something in this...” Read full tasting note
“My friend Daniel has a theory about anything food-related: if the presentation and harmony of the colors looks appealing, it usually ends up tasting good too. I think this tea fits in very well...” Read full tasting note
“This tea looks so pretty but tastes kind of…blah. Don’t let the pu-erh scare you away if that’s a factor for you not trying it. You can smell the pu-erh, but it’s not over the top taste-wise. ...” Read full tasting note
Nomadic herders in Tibet and Bhutan have been boiling Pu-erh in Yak butter, milk and/or salt for centuries. On a whim, we tried preparing this amazing blend in milk and sugar, in a similar manner to our award-winning Rishi Masala Chai. We were astounded by the resulting flavors of this interesting new Chai; its deep vanilla hit, big body and strong tea taste and color are perfectly accented by cinnamon and sweetness. Tastes great infused like tea or cooked like Masala Chai.
Water: 212°F / Boiling / Leaves: 1 tablespoon per 8 ounces / Infusion Time: 5–6 minutes / Ingredients: Organic Fair Trade Certified™ Yunnan Pu-erh tea, Organic vanilla, Organic cinnamon, Organic Licorice Root. / Origin: Rishi Blend.
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I need to get used to Pu-erhs. I just got this one and I really like it while I’m drinking it but the after taste – I need to get used to. It might be because I’m a novice when it comes to Pu-erhs and perhaps one develops a taste and appreciation for it. I’m not knocking it by any means. I like it. I need to give it some more time. I am calling it my thinking tea. The aroma is really nice.
1st steep releases the bomb of mint, very loud and up-front. Which is great for a peppermint fan; just be prepared for it.
2nd lets the full orchestra come into play. The pu-erh earthiness builds and forms a backbone while the vanilla, cinnamon and licorice do their jobs as balancing condiment spices. To note, I think some are perhaps mislead into thinking that because a flavor is listed in the name of a tea that it should be singled out as a major taste in the profile—I feel that the vanilla is a minor note that is perfectly represented in balancing the earthy with the tart in this blend. The proportions couldn’t be better.
3rd & 4th steeps let the mint recede and the full character and balance shine through. An interesting take on pu-erh and herbals, and though I found it quite unique and well-made, I’m not sure it would enter my regular rotation.
Well-paired with a VaPerO or Va/Oriental blend such as GL Pease Cairo or Peterson Irish Oak, to counterpoint the earthy spice and upfront pepper & sweetness.
