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Kawaii433 drank Xinhui Green Mandarin Orange Ripened Pu-erh Tea by Teavivre

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It is totally different than their Aged Chenpi Ripened Tangerine Pu-erh which I highly recommended earlier. I just really don’t taste the orange but get the bitterness of the rind instead. On the 4th infusion, I did peel the orange to see if it improved but unfortunately, it did not. I’m on the 6th infusion and it’s supposed to be good to 15 steeps so I’m trying. :P It’s doable though and definitely not “bad” per se. If anything changes, I’ll add it here.

Tea-sipper’s review on this is pretty much spot on so I won’t go on any further. I’m sure there are those that love it (decent reviews on their site) but this one isn’t for me. The tangerine one is another thing altogether. I really loved that one.

Gaiwan, 110ml, 212℉, 1 pc, 15 steeps: rinse 5s, 10s, 10s, 10s, 10s, 20s, 20s, 20s, 35s, 35s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 100s, 110s, 120s

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Boiling 0 min, 15 sec

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Why thank you, but everyone should share what they think. :D

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Bah hehe.

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Why thank you, but everyone should share what they think. :D

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Longtime casual tea drinker. In the past, mainly Sencha, Matcha. I’m currently into Oolong, Black & Pu’erh.

Gongfu cha is the main way I prepare my tea (gaiwan or Yixing teapot). I drink all tea… Usually unflavored. I do try some flavored now. I don’t like artificial sweeteners.

Favorite stores: TeaVivre, What-Cha, Mandala Tea, Yunnan sourcing, White2Tea, Lupicia. (Note: I love the teaware from TeaVivre and Yunnan sourcing.) Good experiences with 52Teas, Harney & Sons, Whispering Pines

Flavors I dislike are artificial flavors, especially artificial sweeteners. Strong lavender, violet, any strong floral-perfumey tea; cantaloupe, ripe papaya, sweet honeydew.

Can handle a little of the following: Rose, licorice, anise, jasmine, mint, spearmint, peppermint, leather.

Favorite flavors: Citrus fruits (especially grapefruit & tangerines), granny smith apple, bananas, guava, mango, tamarind, watermelon, stonefruits, all fruits except cantaloupe, chocolate, caramel, vanilla, milk, cinnamon, creme, bread, nuts, toasted, roasted.

I generally don’t add anything to my teas.

As I explore, my ratings may shift. 90+ generally means I’ll keep it on my shelf.