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9/10
Class: Green
Price: $14.75 - 4oz
Vendor’s Description:
Called the Emperor’s Tea, this tea has its name rooted in a legend dating back to 250 AD when a Buddhist monk is said to have implored a dragon in a nearby well to assist starving peasants. The dragon sprang forth, releasing rains that produced this wonderful tealeaf. This leaf yields a dark yellow slightly grassy cup with distinctive floral notes.
Brewing Parameters:
• Water Temperature: 185
• Gaiwan half full of leaves
1. 120s
2. 240s
3. 360s
Taste:
1. buttery, toasted chestnuts, slightly salty aftertaste
2. toasted chestnuts, smooth and buttery, more earthy than salty aftertaste
3. nutty, but not quite “toasted” anymore, earthy aftertaste
Aroma:
• Dry Leaf: nutty, slightly earthy
1. earthy, slightly salty, nutty
2. salty, nutty
3. nutty, less salty
Overall Impressions:
My immediate reaction upon tasting this tea was thinking - a meal in a cup. In my opinion, the vendor’s description was completely off. I didn’t taste any “grassy” or “floral” notes, but rather nutty, earth, and salty notes that are more commonly attributed to food. Keep in mind that, while the tea did not fit the vendor’s description, it was an amazing brew. It doesn’t take an experienced connoisseur or a refined palate to separate the individual flavors of the brew - they jump out at you from the first sip to the last. This quality makes Indonique’s Dragonwell an excellent choice for anyone the beginning tea enthusiast, to the most selective connoisseur.
— To purchase Indonique Dragonwell, or for more specific information on ingredients or the story behind this particular blend, click here to go directly to the manufacturer's web site.
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