Tea and Beer at R&L Brewery and Homebrew Supplies.  #TodaysTea, #今天的茶 – Spring, 2019; var. Jinxuan; Taiwan; leaf & stem, semi-ball rolled, oolong tea process; high mountain Infusion: I pkt in 150ml for 20sec.@95deg. C Dry leaf aroma: sensationally aromatic, buttery/creamy, apricot, and honey melon;Wet leaf aroma: biscuity, buttery, like a custard tart, with an apricot finish;Liquor: […]

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Today’s Tea, 今天的茶 – Spring 2011; var. dàyèzhǒng; Lancang County, Pu’er, Yunnan; leaves only, raw pu’er process, pressed cake; elev. unknown. Infusion: 5g 200ml for 30-90sec.@95deg. C Dry leaf aroma: dry, spicy, aromatic, dusky;Wet leaf aroma: damp forest floor, prunes, dates, raisins, earthy;Liquor: pale peach colour, with buttery, nutty aroma, with a hint of dried […]

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#TodaysTea, #今天的茶 – Autumn, 2006; var. big leaf; Mengku Rongshi Tea Co., Mengkuhe Village, Shuangjiang Autonomous County, Lincang, Yunnan; wild arbor leaves only, #rawpu’er process, aged pressed cake; Infusion: 5g in 150ml gor 30-90sec.@95deg. C Dry leaf aroma: woody, earthy, faint hints of sweet spice;Wet leaf aroma: damp forest, fresh mushrooms;Liquor: pale golden colour, with a spicy, cinnamon-like […]

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#TodaysTea, #今天的茶 – Spring 2020; var. 凤九 Féng Jiǔ (Phoenix No. 9); Lincang, #Fengqing, #Yunnan; bud and 1-2 leaves; sun baked, hand processed; 1600-1900m Infusion: 3g in 150ml for 40-50sec.@95-100deg. C; Dry leaf aroma: fruit candies, apricot, pear, peach;Wet leaf aroma: fruity, spicy, cinnamon, cooked apple, spiced pear;Liquor: bright golden, brassy colour, with faint, subtle spiced pear aroma;Mouthfeel/Taste: tingling, […]

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#TodaysTea – Spring, 2020; var. Assamica; Lincang, Fengqing, Yunnan; buds only, sun baked, hand processed; 1600-1900m Infusion: 3g in 150ml for 40-50sec.@95-100deg. CDry leaf aroma: malt, cocoa, dried tropical fruits, raisins, & dates;Wet leaf aroma: vitabrits, wheatbix, and honey;Liquor: bright, deep golden amber colour, with a mild, sweet, spicy vegetal aroma;Mouthfeel/Taste: creamy/oily, sweet, slightly prickly;Flavour: warm, […]

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Today’s Tea – Spring, 2020; var. Assamica; Lincang, Fengqing, Yunnan; buds only, sun baked, hand processed; 1600-1900m. Infusion: 6g in 250ml for 30-50sec.@95-100deg. CDry leaf aroma: apricots, pale malt, sweet butter cookies;Wet leaf aroma: sharp, with a malty undertone;Liquor: deep red colour, with slightly malty, sweet, “black tea” scent;Mouthfeel: watery, slightly viscous, mild astringency, with […]

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#TodaysTea – Spring, 2018; var. Assamica (large leaf); Fengqing, #Yunnan; buds only; 1600-1800m. Infusion: 3g in 150ml for 1-2min.@95-100deg. CDry leaf aroma: malty, tropical fruits, passionfruit, dried mango;Wet leaf aroma: cocoa, chocolate, malted milk;Liquor: deep orange/red colour with a nutty, shortbread biscuit aroma;Mouthfeel: moderate viscosity, creamy, mouth-coating, lingering sweetness, mildly stimulating;Taste: mild sweet, pale male extract, pleasant, […]

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#TodaysTea – Spring, 2019; var. Assamica (Yunkeng Shihao); Lincang, Fengqing, Yunnan; buds only, fire baked; 1600-1900m. Infusion: 3g in 150ml for 1-2min.@95-100deg. C Dry leaf aroma: “Jaffa Explosion” chocolate and orange, malty, sweet;Wet leaf aroma: sweet, malty, hints of wild meadow honey;Liquor: deep, rich, orange/red colour, with a soft, sweet pale malt extract aroma;Mouthfeel: tingling, sweet, […]

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#TodaysTea – #Tianmuhu – 2019; var. tianmuhu baicha; Liyang, Changzhou, Jiangsu; buds only, semi-fermented; 250-350m Infusion: 3g in 150ml for 20sec.@85-90deg. C Dry leaf aroma: citrus, cardamom, cocoa nibs;Wet leaf aroma: dank, earthy, spicy,& a hint of lavenderLiquor: golden yellow colour, mildly vegetal and vaguely malty aroma;Mouthfeel: creamy, viscous, prickly throat bite, mildly spicy, with alight […]

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#TodaysTea – Spring, 2019; var. assamica; Fenqing, Yunnan; leaf and stem, old trees (>100yr) black tea process; 1600-2200m Infusion: 5g in 150ml for 30sec.@100deg. C; Dry leaf aroma: apricots, & fruit salad;Wet leaf aroma: sharp, pungent, hints of rhubarb, cinnamon & fresh tangerine;Liquor: deep orange colour, with a mild, cooked vegetable aroma, hints of toffee and candy […]

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