This came as a free sample from the people at Mandala Tea who also seem very nice, thanks for the sample, guys!
The shape and smell of this one does remind me of a dragonwell, but I’ve been very underwhelmed by dragonwells in the past. I was not too stingy with the leaf here and steeped it at 180 F for 3 minutes, regular infuser mug method.
I did like this one! It brews up to be a very light yellow color in the cup. I was expecting it to be wimpy but it really isn’t. The flavor is quite delicate but there is a also a delicious macadamia nut like richness about it with a sweet finish. yummy!
This is a beautiful cup to be savored and now it goes on my shopping list… heh heh :)
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Yay! Nice to see some other folks trying Mandala. Sincerely nice.
Amy, how much tea do you use?
@Scott – for…. what?
For this tea. Approx 1 tsp? more? I was just curious because you said you weren’t to stingy with the leaf………
It was a tablespoon I am guessing…
HI Friends!! I will be visiting the growers of this particular tea during my tea buying trip in April! The growers brew it 1-2 minutes for 5 or 6 brews. The other day during a tea session, I did one minute steepings over and over again and adored the flavors. As far as amount, customers are using anywhere from 2 tsp to over a tablespoon in 8 ounces. 3 grams of this is over a tablespoon. So… up to you as far as amount.
helpful info Garret.
Yay! Nice to see some other folks trying Mandala. Sincerely nice.
Amy, how much tea do you use?
@Scott – for…. what?
For this tea. Approx 1 tsp? more? I was just curious because you said you weren’t to stingy with the leaf………
It was a tablespoon I am guessing…
HI Friends!! I will be visiting the growers of this particular tea during my tea buying trip in April! The growers brew it 1-2 minutes for 5 or 6 brews. The other day during a tea session, I did one minute steepings over and over again and adored the flavors. As far as amount, customers are using anywhere from 2 tsp to over a tablespoon in 8 ounces. 3 grams of this is over a tablespoon. So… up to you as far as amount.
helpful info Garret.