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“TTB sample! This is surprisingly a little bit smoky? It’s quite hearty and has a nice flavor, though it’s not something I’d specifically need to seek out again.” Read full tasting note
“TTB Tea. It’s been stormy one minute and sunny the next. An odd day. But nice. I’m feeling in the mood for black teas today. So, trying this one now. Repacking it into a different bag. Dry Laf:...” Read full tasting note
“2025 TTB #19 I’m not sure if this sample was contaminated or if I’m just tasting something that isn’t there, but this had a distinct smoky flavor to me. Beneath the smoke, definitely some cocoa...” Read full tasting note
“Michelle sent me some teas recently! Mostly puerh from Rich’s puerh stash, which I specifically wanted to help Michelle out with. :D Thank you so much for the lovely package! I just HAD to steep...” Read full tasting note
Sourced from the Yunnan province of China, one of the birthplaces of tea. This tea offers an attractive gold-tipped leaf that brews a smooth, amber cup with layers of flavor that reveal woody, peppery spice notes and floral overtones.
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TTB Tea. It’s been stormy one minute and sunny the next. An odd day. But nice. I’m feeling in the mood for black teas today. So, trying this one now. Repacking it into a different bag.
Dry Laf: Dusty. Medium-sized broken leaf. With golden fuzz.
Dry Aroma: None. Lost to the whims of the plastic bag
Liquor aroma: Woody. Slightly creamy. A bit of wheat bread.
Flavor: Cedar. Resin. Laquer. Decomposing leaves.
Mouth feel: Somewhat astringent. But not unappealingly so. Filling and smooth
I agree that some tea stores and shops need a lesson in proper tea packing. But the reality is that most consumers will toss their teabags and boxes into the pantry next to their spices where everything gets uncontrolled passive blending over time. I was recently puzzled why my friends iced herbal tea tasted of garlic… yup, the chaos of odors in her fridge/freezer gave her garlic-flavored ice cubes. What a mess. But such is life.
2025 TTB #19
I’m not sure if this sample was contaminated or if I’m just tasting something that isn’t there, but this had a distinct smoky flavor to me. Beneath the smoke, definitely some cocoa notes…almost a s’mores flavor if I use my imagination a bit!
Flavors: Cocoa, Dark Wood, Smoke
Michelle sent me some teas recently! Mostly puerh from Rich’s puerh stash, which I specifically wanted to help Michelle out with. :D Thank you so much for the lovely package! I just HAD to steep this one up first as I love trying any Yunnan in my path. On first sip: “AH, now THAT is Yunnan tea”. Every flavor note you expect to find from a good Yunnan is here. It’s hard to describe other than it’s just the general flavor of Yunnan. When I think of Yunnan, this is exactly the nuanced flavor I think of (which sounds weird, but sometimes Yunnan teas do taste completely different than what I think Yunnan should be.) The second steep was a bit harsh, but I have a little bit of this one to get that correct tasting second steep.
Steep #1 // 1 1/2 teaspoons for a full mug // 30 minutes after boiling // 2 minute steep
Steep #2 // just boiled // 4 minute steep
Also, WHOA San Fran Herb’s prices on tea are CHEAP but bulky! https://www.sfherb.com/Yunnan-Tea—8oz_p_141.html
I usually brew this one up strong, 2 tsp for 16 oz and throw it in a go cup for travel. It turns a bit more chocolatety in my go cup :)
I drink this on so much I get pounds of it each order! SF herb are hit or miss for me, I love this one and Vanilla, but the orange spice tea is too much clove for my liking (I add some ginger to balance it out).
Good to know, thanks Michelle!
Y is for… Yunnan.
From Michelle. A really delightful chocolaty cup.
Second Steep
8 ounces water + 212 degrees + a really long steep
This second mug is almost as flavorful as the first, with a little nuttiness thrown in.
I’ve enjoyed this one!
Flavors: Chocolate, Cocoa, Nutty
Ahh, my cupboard staple Yunnan at builders strength. If that won’t get me going today, I don’t know what will :)
Flavors: Astringent, Dark Chocolate, Nutty
