May 20
Troy’s Teaview Snapshot
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I expected so much more from this Tea. Perhaps my poor opinion of it is due entirely to the grandiose words of praise I've heard from the multitude of Pu Erh devotees. After all Pu Erh is supposed to be the fine wine of the tea world, is it not? I guess such high hopes may have tainted my opinion of this simple elixir. I mean does one poorly judge a 5 dollar bottle of wine after reading rave reviews of mouton rothschild.This is most definitely a Tea that is easy to drink, it shouldn't offend even the most sensitive pallet. However despite the visible chunks of orange among the wet tea leaves, do not expect a particularly strong citrus quality. Its not an entirely bad quality, its as if a bit of orange was seductively slipped across your tongue. What your mostly going to come away with is a strong, smoky, almost leathery, flavor. If I found it in a Friend's kitchen I might brew a bit to sip as I read my Email, but I don't think I'd ever buy it myself. Still it has spurned me to get my hands on some higher quality Pu Erh, if only to see what its fans are talking about.
— To purchase SpecialTeas Orange Pu Erh, 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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May 20th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
I’m just curious how you brewed this tea Troy. Although a pu-erh from somewhere like specialteas and similar tea places are usually not the greatest to begin with, pu-erh wants to be brewed gong fu style. If you do decide to pursue it I’d be more than happy to give any help I can on it and recommend some specific ones to try. Just let me know on the forum