tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832037103409526842.post2339137259355325005..comments2024-02-02T23:59:30.189-08:00Comments on Black Dragon Tea Bar: The Next LevelBretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391009406909467410noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832037103409526842.post-52251087491954220172012-02-22T07:29:57.923-08:002012-02-22T07:29:57.923-08:00I often find that thinking too much about brewing ...I often find that thinking too much about brewing tea "properly" often detracts from my experience of actually drinking the tea. Also, in the case of some teas, sometimes simpler ways of brewing produce better results.<br /><br />For example, I recently sampled two Darjeelings from Harney and Sons tea, which I have yet to write up reviews of, and I tried brewing them in different ways. I've brewed both of them gong-fu style, and I was able to discern many different nuances of aroma throughout the different infusions. But in the end, I enjoyed both of them better when I just put a teaspoon in a basket infuser in a mug and steeped them for five minutes. I liked the overall taste / experience better that way, for those particular teas.Alex Zorachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08335878680429494039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832037103409526842.post-78646978573904682042012-02-11T14:02:39.978-08:002012-02-11T14:02:39.978-08:00No problem. I think that is healthy to share what ...No problem. I think that is healthy to share what we have learned along the way. I am glad to help out. By the way do you know of any good wholesalers of puer? My email address is benjaminharris24@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832037103409526842.post-8095754827323401612012-02-10T10:04:34.071-08:002012-02-10T10:04:34.071-08:00Thanks for the great comment Ben24Harris. Aroma is...Thanks for the great comment Ben24Harris. Aroma is so important. I probably should have included some more examples like yours with tip #2Bretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07391009406909467410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832037103409526842.post-72378521889966356832012-02-10T04:18:46.331-08:002012-02-10T04:18:46.331-08:00I like your post. To add to what you said. I think...I like your post. To add to what you said. I think that before you drink the tea you should put the cup with tea in it right under your nose, close your eyes, and try experience the tea through your sense of smell. For me it puts me in the right of mind to really appreciate the tea before I start actually drinking. Closing my eyes gives me the opportunity the experience the tea through my sense of smell in ways that I could not while my eyes are open.Ben24Harrisnoreply@blogger.com