SECOND STEEPING:
This steeping is a bit weaker (duh) and much less dusty/dry. All those images I mentioned before are there, but they have been softened by an emerging dried fruit, I want to say papaya. You know, that kind of chewy, dense fruity sweetness that seems like it should get totally overwhelming, but never quite does? And it isn’t all wet and sloppy like fresh fruit is.
Wow, I’m turning into a total nut ball trying to talk tea.
Preparation
160 °F / 71 °C
2 min, 30 sec
