Baisao wrote: ↑Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:21 pm
Not that I am aware of but you can try Acqua Panna and Evian if you want to taste waters that are unfit for tea. Acqua Panna binds up flavors like nothing else I’ve encountered and Evian simply has too many minerals. Fiji has great flavor but is very thick since it has a very high TDS. Distilled or RO is just awfully metallic despite its devotees.
Of course I am not suggesting you use bottled water if you already have good water, but three of these will be bad in different ways, and one will be good tasting but not ideal due to its thickness.
Thanks
@Baisao for the suggestions. Acqua Panna is not a brand I remember seeing here, but Evian is something I have access to, probably Fiji too.
The water I use is bottled, but it is very inexpensive water from a spring not far from where I live sold by the gallon, probably 5 to 10 times cheaper than Evian or Fiji.
I just bought a second variable temperature kettle because of size, but I realize that should make A/B testing (water, temperatures) easier.
Baisao wrote: ↑Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:21 pm
I suggest trying these with a low to mid oxidized oolong.
Is that because it will respond more to the change in water in terms of taste or mouthfeel?