The best way to brew these buds, in my opinion, has been to put a heaping teaspoon into a glass or jar, pour in ~8 ounces of boiling hot water, and then wait until the clear liquor develops a slightly yellow tint. Sip the tea leisurely throughout the entire day and add more water whenever the volume dips below half full. Most of the buds will sink to the bottom after a few hours and it will not get bitter.
The flavor is spirited and herbaceous. I get notes of pine and sage with a little bit of fruitiness. The body is light and refreshing and the throat-feel is wonderful.
Cinnabar's and my tea shop, Phoenix Tea, has these buds for sale here on our website.
Cinnabar's and my tea shop, Phoenix Tea, has these buds for sale here on our website.
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My friends thought I was trying to serve them grasshoppers when I first showed them what I was going to brew. Hahahaha! Talk about a hopping taste though! It's like spring just starts dancing in your mouth! Super delicious. :) Definitely a favorite of mine from your guys' shop.
I've actually had the pu-erh and bud version of this...AS WELL as a black tea made from the same Camellia species. I'm a huge fan and really glad you guys are carrying the buds.
Grandpa-style yabao! I like the idea.
This looks really interesting...I've never seen anything like it. I love how much fascinating stuff comes out of Yunnan province.
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