5 Tasting Notes
Grassy flavor, and astringent. Perhaps I need to brew at a lower temperature or less time?
Aroma is grassy with white flowers, although by the 4th infusion it’s more … autumn leaves, perhaps.
Infusion 1: 85C, 60s
Infusion 2: 85C, 10s
Infusion 3: 95C, 10s
Infusion 4: 80C, 12s
Flavors: Autumn Leaf Pile, Bitter, Floral, Grass
Preparation
(spring 2024) I like the peachy flavor, but I wish there were more of it, relative to bitterness. Maybe I need to adjust brew time / quantity.
Infusion 1: 85C, 180s
Infusion 2: 85C, 40s
Infusion 3: 90C 90s
Infusion 4: 100C 120s
Flavors: Brass, Lily, Mango, Peach
Preparation
Ok, and the earthy aroma is nice, but not much flavor. Perhaps I need to use more leaves, or steep differently.
Infusion 1: 95C, 30s
Infusion 2: 98C, 20s
Infusion 3: 98C, 20s
Flavors: Bitter, Earth, Tannin
Preparation
(Spring 2024) This is a nice black tea with a lovely, almost glazed carrot flavor. Most flavor was gone by third infusion, though. Perhaps next time I’ll use more leaves: I could use more flavor / complexity.
Infusion 1: 50s
Infusion 2: 20s
Infusion 3: 20s
Flavors: Carrot, Malt, Roast Nuts, Tannin
