Tag: #茶
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Fèng Jiǔ Dà Jīn Zhēn Diān Hóng Chá, 凤九大金针滇红茶, Feng Jiu Golden Needle Yunnan Black Tea
C. sinensis “big leaf”; Fengqing, Yunnan, 1600m; Spring 2019, buds only; #TodaysTea, #今天的茶, #JīnTiāndeChá, #Tea, #茶, #Chá. The dry leaves are thick, golden, furry, large buds with occasional black tinging, and a pleasantly pungent, spicy, blackcurrant aroma. The wet leaves are a burnt umber brown colour, thick and spongy with a spicy, sweet, molasses, and…
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茶笔 Chá Bǐ – The Tea Pen
Today I launched my Tea Blog under the name, “茶笔 Chá Bǐ – The Tea Pen.” For quite some time it has been operating under the functional name of #TodaysTea but my aim for the blog is for it to be more than just a collection of Hashtag postings. So, What is The Tea Pen? Writing and…
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Fèng Huáng Yā ShǐXiāng Wū Lóng Chá, 凤凰鸭屎香乌龙茶, Phoenix Duck Shit Fragrance Oolong Tea
Spring, 2017; var. yashixiang; Lingtou, Fubin, Raoping; Chaozhou, Guangdong; leaves only, no buds (xiao cai mian, small opening), dancong, nongxiang roast, oolong; 1400m; #TodaysTea, #今天的茶, #JīnTiāndeChá, #TeaDay.Infusion: 3g in 150ml for 10-15sec.@90deg. C Dry leaf aroma: scantily pungent, stone fruit, black dates, raisins, taunting hints of wood smoke, aromatic;Wet leaf aroma: fragrant, aromatic, spicy, long pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, dried…
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Fenghuang Ya Shi Xiang Wulong Cha, Phoenix Duck Shit Fragrance Oolong Tea
Now we are leaving behind the ball rolled Oolongs and will move into the dark and mysterious world of medium to strong oxidized teas. #TodaysTea – Spring, 2017; var. yashixiang; Lingtou, Fubin, Raoping; Chaozhou, Guangdong; leaves only, no buds (xiao cai mian, small opening), dancong, nongxiang roast, oolong; 1400m; Infusion: 3g in 150ml for 25-30sec.@95deg. C;Dry…
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Feng Huang Ya Shi Xiang Tea. Phoenix Mountain “Duck Shit” Fragrance Tea
#TodaysTea: Spring, 2017; var. yashixiang; Lintou Village, Chaozhou, Guandong; small leaves, no buds, oolong; 1300-1400m Dry Leaves: scantily pungent, evasive, elusive, taunting hints of wood smokeWet Leaves: spicy, long pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, horseradish, fragrant, aromaticLiquor: buttery/creamy, peppery, mildly astringent, delicate, xmas biscuit, prickly ashAroma: elusive, vague, a touch of unripe white peach, late elusive hints…