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Cold steeped for 48 hrs and then heated up in the microwave.

This was an experiment in cold brewing that I think I consider failed. As this has been left to brew, I’ve been taking little sips to judge how it’s developing and at 48 hours, I’m convinced it’s not going to get any better.

The bergamot came off the leaves very early. It was obvious even in the first half hour. It took a long time for the tea flavor to even begin to catch up. The final result is really cloying—it hangs in the nostrils for a while after each sip. This style of preparation is recommended for people who want to drink perfume without being blinded by the denatured alcohol.

I’ll try a conventional hot water steep of this tomorrow.