240 Tasting Notes

75

This is a deep yunnan, with rich leather, sandalwood, and caramel. A beautiful sap-filled morning cup. Delicious.

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45

This tea breathes honey and canteloupe. I could take a little more sweetness and depth, but the astringency is airy and not overpowering.

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63

Especially soft and perfumed, this oolong isn’t as juicy or sticky as I would hope, but its a delicate example of a greener twisted-leaf style.

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17
drank Pu-erh by Tongzhou
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Loose-leaf shou pu-erh from a somewhat indeterminate source. The only English branding is that of “Tongzhou.” Shou isn’t my favorite, but this particular one is a little softer, sweeter and more delicate than others I’ve had.

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75

A favorite cup. The second infusion was far and away the best. Juicy, soft, grassy and bright.

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46
drank Wuyi Oolong by Rishi Tea
240 tasting notes

This has good stonefruit, but was a little more subtle than I expected. Good for the price.

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75
drank Bi Lou Chun by Herb & Tea
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Starting to show its’ age a little. Otherwise, a nice grassy, bright fresh-bean cup, perfect for afternoons of contemplation.

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59
drank Tamaryokucha by The Tea Haus
240 tasting notes

I think this tea has the best of Japanese strains and growing conditions, while benefiting the subtleties that a Chinese process gives. There’s some fantastic straw, chestnut, and dried berry characters in there, while finishing with a strong hint of that kelpy green the Japanese so adore.

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75
drank Earl Grey Supreme by Rishi Tea
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A solid well-rounded version, with good black depth and a nice bristling bergamot. Rarely over-astringent, very smooth, and a bit buttery. My go-to quick strong morning tea.

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