Spring 2020; var. Wuyi Caicha; (Lester Paul (Doctor of Judicial Science) ) Wuyi Shan, Nanping, Fujian; buds only, (xiao chi gan?) unsmoked; >1200m; #TodaysTea, #今天的茶, #JīnTiāndeChá. Infusion: 1 sachet (4.68g) in 180-200ml for 20-30sec.@100deg. C; Dry Leaf Aroma: malty, bready, hints of rose, prune, and dates;Wet Leaf Aroma: sultanas, raisins, currents, a hint of apricot;Liquor: red amber colour with […]

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Autumn, 2020; var. Camelia sinensis (hybridized sub-varietals); (Lucy Wang YNteas Agri Tech Co., Ltd.) Menglian, Yunnan; bud and 1-2 leaves, EU Organic, white tea process; 1400-1800m; #TodaysTea, #今天的茶, #JīnTiāndeChá. Infusion: 3g in 150ml for 20-30sec@85-95 deg. C Dry Leaf Aroma: spicy, sweet melon, fragrant;Wet Leaf Aroma: sweet, palm sugar, vanilla, pleasent;Liquor: pale amber with a soft, loquat scent;Mouthfeel: creamy, […]

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Autumn, 2020; var. Camelia sinensis (blended sub-varietals); (Lucy Wang YNteas Agri Tech Co., Ltd.) Menglian, Yunnan, (YNteas Agri Tech Co., Ltd.); bud and 1-2 leaves, EU Organic, White tea process; 1400-1800m; #TodaysTea, #今天的茶, #JīnTiāndeChá. Infusion: 2x 3 finger pinches in 200ml for 30-40sec@90-100deg. C Dry Leaf Aroma: sharp, touch of apricot, and molasses;Wet Leaf Aroma: sweet, honey, musk stick, […]

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Autumn, 2020; var. Camelia sinensis (hybridized sub-varietals); (Lucy Wang YNteas Agri Tech Co., Ltd.) Menglian, Yunnan; bud and 1-2 leaves, EU Organic, Dianhong black tea process; 1400-1800m; #TodaysTea, #今天的茶, #JīnTiāndeChá. Infusion: 3g in 150ml for 20-30sec@90-100deg. C Dry Leaf Aroma: toasted fruit bread, bready, biscuity, sultanas, currants, and dried plums;Wet Leaf Aroma: sharp, aromatic, pungent, hints of apricot;Liquor: amber […]

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Autumn, 2020; var. Camelia sinensis (blended sub-varietals); (Lucy Wang YNteas Agri Tech Co., Ltd.) Menglian, Yunnan; bud and 1-2 leaves, EU Organic, Dianhong black tea process; 1400-1800m; #TodaysTea, #今天的茶, #JīnTiāndeChá. Infusion: 3g in 150ml for 20-30sec@90-100deg. C Dry Leaf Aroma: dried apricots and tangerine peel;Wet Leaf Aroma: spicy, white pepper, ginger, green apple, dried tangerine, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, black […]

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Autumn, 2020; var. Camelia sinensis; (Lucy WangYNteas Agri Tech Co., Ltd.) Menglian, Yunnan; bud and 1-2 leaves, EU Organic, White tea process, unfixed; 1400-1800m; #TodaysTea, #今天的茶, #JīnTiāndeChá. Infusion: 3-4g in 150ml for 30-50sec@85-95deg. C Dry Leaf Aroma: noticeable, dominance of juicy, semi-dried apricots;Wet Leaf Aroma: aromatic, spicy, vegetal, with an undertone of vanilla;Liquor: light green-golden colour, with faint, […]

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Autumn, 2020; var. Camelia sinensis; (Lucy Wang YNteas Agri Tech Co., Ltd.) Menglian, Yunnan; bud and 1-2 leaves, EU Organic, White tea process; 1400-1800m; #TodaysTea, #今天的茶, #JīnTiāndeChá. Infusion: 3g in 150ml for 20-30sec@75-85deg. C Dry Leaf Aroma: sharp, pungent, like dried raspberries, red berries, and tropical fruits;Wet Leaf Aroma: sharp, aromatic, vegetal, a hint of wintergreen, and subtle undertone […]

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Autumn, 2020; var. Camelia sinensis; (Lucy WangYNteas Agri Tech Co., Ltd.) Menglian, Yunnan; bud and one leaf, EU Organic, Dianhong black tea process; 1400-1800m; #TodaysTea, #今天的茶, #JīnTiāndeChá. Infusion: 3g in 150ml for 20-30sec.@90-95deg. C Dry Leaf Aroma: carob, malt, and honeyWet Leaf Aroma: strong, aromatic, sharp, orchid?Liquor: reddish amber colour with a faint malty aroma;Mouthfeel: tingling, a slight […]

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Autumn, 2020; var. blended cuttings; (Lucy Wang YNteas Agri Tech Co., Ltd.) Menglian, Yunnan; bud & 1 leaf, EU Organic, dianhong black tea process; 1400-1800m; #TodaysTea, #今天的茶, #JīnTiāndeChá. Infusion: 3g in 150ml for 20-30sec.@90-95deg. C Dry Leaf Aroma: roasted malt and chocolate, with a slight suggestion of cherry;Wet Leaf Aroma: spicy, peppery,Liquor: brassy gold in colour, with a faint […]

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#TodaysTea, #今天的茶, #JīnTiāndeChá has been an interesting and compelling project for me. I started it to, a) drink my way through my, “small” collection of tea, and b) to learn a little more about the tea I was drinking. I have definitely achieved both those goals. However, though they are complete, I have come to some kind of […]

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