Mmm, this is delicious. On the advice of some other Steepsterites, I’ve resolved to use more leaf when steeping whites, so this was 1tsp/3.5oz. The brew is a bright almost-but-not-quite-greenish yellow; it smells fragrant and delicately fruity. I don’t know that I’d call the flavor champagne, almost like grape perfume perhaps, but it is sweet and delightful without being overpowering.
I’m a little confused as to how to rate it, though. It’s very tasty, but I really prefer strong blacks still. I wouldn’t pick this over any of my “breakfast” teas, but it’s certainly not worse than them. Ah well, maybe I’ll just consider this on a separate “whites” scale.
Another 2 steeps around 4-5 minutes each came out quite well – champagne/grape flavor still present in the 3rd steep
I tend to find myself rating greens against greens, blacks against blacks, etc. subconsiously, though sometimes I find myself comparing to other offerings of the same company. I imagine as I taste more things I’ll find other trends as well.