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by tealifehk
Fri Oct 13, 2017 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On Serious Tasting...
Replies: 18
Views: 10413

Re: On Serious Tasting...

Very interesting about the water. I drink water through the day and drink it to cleanse my palate without even thinking about it most of the time! And yes, water can be a very different experience after a heavy tea session (or even between teas)!
by tealifehk
Thu Oct 12, 2017 11:37 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Site Feedback & Discussion
Replies: 151
Views: 161413

Re: New Web Site: Discussion

Can we get a heicha forum? :)
by tealifehk
Thu Oct 12, 2017 12:31 pm
Forum: Fermented Tea
Topic: 2012 China Tea Fu Zhuan Brick
Replies: 1
Views: 2291

2012 China Tea Fu Zhuan Brick

Revisiting this fu zhuan brick: https://www.instagram.com/p/BaJ9ByXFWpj/?taken-by=tealife.hk There is just a hint of the flavor the tea had when new left--this tea is thick, smooth and gives me notes of milk and oatmeal. HK dry storage has certainly done a number on this tea! I've had it at home for...
by tealifehk
Thu Oct 12, 2017 12:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On Serious Tasting...
Replies: 18
Views: 10413

On Serious Tasting...

When in Taipei a few years ago, ethan, Bok and I went to Wistaria. We discussed tea tasting on the way and things to avoid before a tea appreciation session. Ethan and Bok both agreed that bananas left a film on the tongue that affected tasting. I hadn't noticed this at the time, but I have also fou...
by tealifehk
Wed Oct 11, 2017 10:56 pm
Forum: Green Tea
Topic: What Green Are You Drinking
Replies: 1495
Views: 712099

Re: What Green Are You Drinking

Sencha! Organic Kirishima from O-Cha. 2015 tea that was left in the fridge until a few months ago. I find finishing a bag of sencha to be a real struggle because of its short shelf life, but this is really good tea. Developing more umami flavors with air exposure.