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by cherrybomb7
Fri Mar 15, 2019 6:25 pm
Forum: Fermented Tea
Topic: hei cha brewing methods
Replies: 6
Views: 5413

Re: hei cha brewing methods

What about going the opposite of what you said here: I do 1g/10ml and start steeps at 20-30 seconds. This usually rewards intense syrupy cups but because of the nature of the production process of hei cha the steeps are never bitter, astringent nor gross.
by cherrybomb7
Tue Feb 19, 2019 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Combining Tea with other Interests
Replies: 18
Views: 9331

Re: Combining Tea with other Interests

I play banjo. I find tea doesn't effect my playing like the moonshine does :lol: Shine, I also game. What type of games do you play? I play League of Legends. Same username too! Starcraft II and Dota II for me. I am a Nintendo fan! Recently I played Dark Souls, in which I discovered I should never ...
by cherrybomb7
Mon Feb 18, 2019 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Combining Tea with other Interests
Replies: 18
Views: 9331

Re: Combining Tea with other Interests

My tearoom overlooks a nature preserve so I observe wildlife and the seasons while drinking tea and listening to the hifi. There’s a small creek about 100 feet below, deep in the valley that I can hear flowing. The clouds and light are magnificent. I can’t imagine doing anything better while having...
by cherrybomb7
Thu Feb 07, 2019 4:26 pm
Forum: White Tea
Topic: What White Are You Drinking
Replies: 173
Views: 151630

Re: What White Are You Drinking

Has anyone tried the Old Arbor White from White2Tea. This is the most expensive white tea I have bought but is extremely up my alley. Unfortunately, I had a hard time the other day with getting leaves off and so only a few steeps were in a sweet spot of not bitter then just weak. Hopefully next tim...
by cherrybomb7
Thu Feb 07, 2019 10:58 am
Forum: Oolong Tea
Topic: Question regarding rolled roasted teas
Replies: 31
Views: 17561

Re: Question regarding rolled roasted teas

But I have just noticed more and more when it comes to the rolled style I am drinking it and I like it! But that's about it. They have a nice sweet caramel, maybe floral/fruity thing going on. It's interesting - These are the types of DD/TW tea I tend to stay away from. FLT definitely has good Dong...
by cherrybomb7
Thu Feb 07, 2019 10:57 am
Forum: Oolong Tea
Topic: Question regarding rolled roasted teas
Replies: 31
Views: 17561

Re: Question regarding rolled roasted teas

Thank you for the replies everyone. I think I have realized two things: I need to sample more and definitely taste side by side.
by cherrybomb7
Mon Feb 04, 2019 6:40 pm
Forum: White Tea
Topic: What White Are You Drinking
Replies: 173
Views: 151630

Re: What White Are You Drinking

Has anyone tried the Old Arbor White from White2Tea. This is the most expensive white tea I have bought but is extremely up my alley. Unfortunately, I had a hard time the other day with getting leaves off and so only a few steeps were in a sweet spot of not bitter then just weak. Hopefully next time...
by cherrybomb7
Fri Feb 01, 2019 5:29 pm
Forum: Announcements & Guides
Topic: Introduce Yourself
Replies: 1433
Views: 560242

Re: Introduce Yourself

Hi Everyone! How long have you been drinking tea? For about 8 years, if you are including the first year or two being Teavana/David's Tea blend sorta stuff. What kind of tea do you drink? Raw Puerh (I do not like ripe), oolong of the roasted kind - Taiwanese dong ding, Wuyi and Dancong and whites mo...
by cherrybomb7
Fri Feb 01, 2019 4:11 pm
Forum: Oolong Tea
Topic: Question regarding rolled roasted teas
Replies: 31
Views: 17561

Re: Question regarding rolled roasted teas

Hi victoria! I should have posted more specifics about my own experience with these teas. I am specifically talking about what is typically medium oxidized and roasted, like an old fashioned dong ding. I usually buy from Floating Leaves. You have a good point when comparing this style to Wuyi and Da...
by cherrybomb7
Fri Feb 01, 2019 1:33 pm
Forum: Oolong Tea
Topic: Question regarding rolled roasted teas
Replies: 31
Views: 17561

Question regarding rolled roasted teas

Hi Everyone! I enjoy rolled roasted oolongs alot, like the ones from Anxi and Taiwan. Lately, something has been irking me a little about them though. Essentially, I have found that it is harder to differentiate quality between differing teas in this category. I drink a lot of Dancong and Wuyi where...