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“Sipdown. I’m trying to get caught up on tasting notes tonight – I’ve literally got a little stack of empty pouches that I wanted to note before tossing. This one came from a past Tea Thoughts...” Read full tasting note
“Another one from the Tea Thoughts fall countdown. I don’t generally like dancongs, so I wasn’t very excited to see this, but I can see why they named it “breakfast”. It actually reminds me of a...” Read full tasting note
Harvested from hundred-year-old, wild tea trees, the deep roots of these ancient “dancong” plants are enveloped by volcanic, mineral-rich soil, which translates into more phytonutrients and complex flavors. We selected this particular micro-lot for its malty character featuring rich aromas of dark floral honey, roasted chestnuts, & spice. Because the leaf is lightweight & voluminous, we suggest using a heaping tablespoon of tea leaves per 10 oz of water for full flavor.
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Sipdown. I’m trying to get caught up on tasting notes tonight – I’ve literally got a little stack of empty pouches that I wanted to note before tossing.
This one came from a past Tea Thoughts countdown box., though I’m not sure which one at this point. It’s been very hot lately, so I used the whole pouch for a cold brew. In retrospect, probably not the optimal brewing method for this particular tea. Straight from the fridge, it tastes rather thin. After warming up at room temperature for a bit, the flavor opens up and it’s a malty, jammy situation. But that feels weird to me as an iced tea, and now I’ve used up all of it on the cold brew and can’t test-drive it hot. Lesson learned – don’t use up all the leaf for a steeping method that might backfire!
… it did help with the heat, though
Another one from the Tea Thoughts fall countdown.
I don’t generally like dancongs, so I wasn’t very excited to see this, but I can see why they named it “breakfast”. It actually reminds me of a fusion of a Fujian black tea with a dancong. It has those savory, chewy notes that I always enjoy in a darker Jin Jun Mei or even an unsmoked lapsang. But it also has some of the floral and fruity character of an oolong.
A nice tea, and one that I was pleasantly surprised to enjoy.
Flavors: Bread, Caraway, Clean, Clear, Floral, Fruity, Nectar, Savory, Smooth, Spring Water, Sweet, Thick, Wheat
