This was an interesting one. I may be able to brew it better in the future.
Brewing Parameters:
5.7g in my 80ml gaiwan 205°F/96°C
Tasting Notes:
Dry smell: Somewhat weak, cardboard, wood, pepper
Wet smell (post rinse): woody, peppery, sweet, clove
Steeps:
- Rinse (x2)
- (Flash) sweet, weak, clove, wood.
- (20s) Chocolate clove, rich smell.
- (30s) Rich clove that touches on leather.
- (35s) Chocolate, leather, clove, permanent marker?
- (40s) woody permanent marker.
- (1m 10s) woody permanent marker. Bright and punchy.
- (2m 10s) balanced woody clove, very clovey
Ending lid smell: leather & clove
Tea high: Very smooth. I feel the impulsiveness in my body. My leg wants to tap, but my mind has very few jitters. Cozy.
Overall: A very fun mix up for me. Tasty and interesting. I love clove. Maybe if I brew it lighter next time it'll keep from entering permanent marker territory. Those permanent marker tones scare me a bit. I hope it is just some smells ending up too dense and overwhelming my nose, and not anything dangerous
Price comments: At $62/250g or $0.248/g this would be a slightly higher end daily drinker price for me. This gongfu cost about $1.40. However, realistically if I cake this tea, then it'll be a occasional treat. Maybe more because vibes than price.
