Session rated 4.5/5. Strong cocoa and malt in the first steep, then sweeter on the second infusion with a cleaner finish.
Yunnan Gold
Western • 92 C • 6.5g / 120ml
Logged 6 infusions. Floral aroma held through round four; next time reduce steep from 25s to 20s to avoid late bitterness.
Tie Guan Yin
Gongfu • 95 C • 7g / 100ml
Tagged umami, grassy, sweetcorn. Best balance came at 75s; 90s pushed astringency, so timing notes saved for repeat brews.
Shincha Sencha
Western • 78 C • 4g / 200ml
Water Temp
92 C
Leaf Grams
6.5 g
Water
120 ml
Iron Goddess of Mercy Tea
oolong
Juniper Sage
white
Yunnan Black / Large-leaf Loose
black
Amber Orchard Oolong
Silky body with baked peach and honey notes. Best at 90C for 2 minutes; second steep was even better.
Midnight Cacao Assam
Rich malt and cocoa right away. Great morning tea with milk; held flavor through two strong infusions.
Cloud Garden Sencha
Bright umami and fresh-cut grass aroma. Keep steep under 75 seconds to avoid astringency.
Silver Dawn White Peony
Light florals with pear sweetness. Very clean finish; ideal as a gentle afternoon brew.
Maple Hearth Chai
Warming cinnamon-cardamom profile with a soft maple edge. Excellent with oat milk.
Frost Peak Jasmine Green
Jasmine is fragrant but not perfumy. Smooth, slightly sweet finish and easy to re-steep.
Amber Orchard Oolong
Silky body with baked peach and honey notes. Best at 90C for 2 minutes; second steep was even better.
Midnight Cacao Assam
Rich malt and cocoa right away. Great morning tea with milk; held flavor through two strong infusions.
Cloud Garden Sencha
Bright umami and fresh-cut grass aroma. Keep steep under 75 seconds to avoid astringency.
Silver Dawn White Peony
Light florals with pear sweetness. Very clean finish; ideal as a gentle afternoon brew.
Maple Hearth Chai
Warming cinnamon-cardamom profile with a soft maple edge. Excellent with oat milk.
Frost Peak Jasmine Green
Jasmine is fragrant but not perfumy. Smooth, slightly sweet finish and easy to re-steep.
Amber Orchard Oolong
Silky body with baked peach and honey notes. Best at 90C for 2 minutes; second steep was even better.
Midnight Cacao Assam
Rich malt and cocoa right away. Great morning tea with milk; held flavor through two strong infusions.
Cloud Garden Sencha
Bright umami and fresh-cut grass aroma. Keep steep under 75 seconds to avoid astringency.
Silver Dawn White Peony
Light florals with pear sweetness. Very clean finish; ideal as a gentle afternoon brew.
Maple Hearth Chai
Warming cinnamon-cardamom profile with a soft maple edge. Excellent with oat milk.
Frost Peak Jasmine Green
Jasmine is fragrant but not perfumy. Smooth, slightly sweet finish and easy to re-steep.
Amber Orchard Oolong
Silky body with baked peach and honey notes. Best at 90C for 2 minutes; second steep was even better.
Midnight Cacao Assam
Rich malt and cocoa right away. Great morning tea with milk; held flavor through two strong infusions.
Cloud Garden Sencha
Bright umami and fresh-cut grass aroma. Keep steep under 75 seconds to avoid astringency.
Silver Dawn White Peony
Light florals with pear sweetness. Very clean finish; ideal as a gentle afternoon brew.
Maple Hearth Chai
Warming cinnamon-cardamom profile with a soft maple edge. Excellent with oat milk.
Frost Peak Jasmine Green
Jasmine is fragrant but not perfumy. Smooth, slightly sweet finish and easy to re-steep.
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