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This is an enjoyable white tea that is very affordable. It is also very forgiving and easy to brew. As such, it is extremely suitable for a casual drinking kind of white tea.

Dry leaf smells like some pastry whose name escapes me right now. It reminds me of Provence for some reason too, I think there is a bit of lavender and dry grass in the smell. In the wet leaf I get some brandy notes as well.

As for the taste, honey sweetness is very present, as well as (phyllo) pastry, nuts and mediterranean shrubs (I can’t quite tell which one). There is literally no bitterness when brewed like this (85°C) and only a little astringency that one can control by adjusting the other parameters.

The mouthfeel is mouth-watering, bubbly, cooling and fairly light bodied overall, although it can get a little thicker and coating when brewed for a longer time obviously.

Flavors: Brandy, Hay, Honey, Lavender, Nuts, Pastries

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 2 min, 30 sec 5 g 7 OZ / 200 ML

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Currently, I am a PhD student at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Ontario. Apart from teas and mathematics, I enjoy sports and traveling, as well as music of all kinds.

I have been a fan of green tea for a while and only recently (in 2017) started exploring other kinds of tea in greater depth. I rarely drink blends or white tea and avoid artificially scented teas. Other than that I try to keep it varied. The one thing that I am currently missing in my collection are teas from India, in particular some Darjeelings.

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100 _ Unforgettable tea, an experience that changes your life.
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80 – 90 _ Very enjoyable, I will buy again.
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