I had this last weekend at a friend’s home. I have to say I was quite disappointed considering how much I love the Silk Road Dragon Tears. The leaves didn’t appear to be as long and whole as in the Silk Road pearls.
More importantly, though, I didn’t find it very jasmine-y and it was quite bitter. However, I am guessing it was steeped with boiling water, and it was definitely over-steeped. I will refrain from rating it until I try it properly steeped.
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Yeah, you don’t want to go with boiling water for a green tea. Try steeping it at around 75-80ºC for 2 or 3 minutes.
Oh I know! :) The tea was made by a friend. I’m pretty sure boiling water was used, but it definitely steeped a long time.
Oh I see, sorry.
That’s probably it! The hot water just kills it. :( It’s definitely delicious— you should try it again.
Waaay to long steeped and no boiling water..oh this is old..did you ever try it again? I’, about to try my first cup :)
Yeah, you don’t want to go with boiling water for a green tea. Try steeping it at around 75-80ºC for 2 or 3 minutes.
Oh I know! :) The tea was made by a friend. I’m pretty sure boiling water was used, but it definitely steeped a long time.
Oh I see, sorry.
That’s probably it! The hot water just kills it. :( It’s definitely delicious— you should try it again.
Waaay to long steeped and no boiling water..oh this is old..did you ever try it again? I’, about to try my first cup :)