Received this cake in the January edition of White2Tea’s monthly club. Before I even tried the tea I was grinning at the wrapper.

This is my second time trying it and it’s got amazing tea mist! I’m really enjoying watching the beautiful patterns forming at the surface of my cup. I get a nice bittersweet flavour that ends with a bit of lingering sour tartness. The first time I drank it I thought it was an aftertaste from something I ate before. To be clear, the sourness is not unpleasant or even very strong. Some people might not even notice it unless they’re looking for it.

Old Reliable is a solid shou with a name that suits it. Definitely a solid daily drinker with strong flavours that don’t give out too quickly.

Preparation
Boiling 6 g 4 OZ / 120 ML

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Hi!

I mostly drink non-blended teas (usually puerh or oolong) but every once in a while a good blend makes its way into my cupboard. I’m pretty inconsistent about keeping my cupboard up to date and will usually only add a tea if I’m putting a tasting note for it.

Haven’t figured out what my numeric rating system will be so for now I’m leaving my notes without rating.

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