Reviews of Teas & Herbal Teas from Floating Leaves
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Taiwan Ruby 18 Black (Sun Moon Lake Black) from Floating Leaves
Style: Black Tea – Region: Nantou, Taiwan55 / 100 Aroma: 5/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 3/5
Sep. 20th, 2019
Leaves are very long and wiry. Had to pick up leaves with fingers to get into tea sack. Prepared 7.6 g in 18 oz boiled water; brewed 4 min; added 3 oz ice. Final = 2.8 g per 8 oz. Strong tea flavor; slight wulong taste. I wonder if this tea is as fully oxidized as most black teas.
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Crimson Lishan from Floating Leaves
Style: Black Tea – Region: Taiwan / Formosa97 / 100 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 5/5
May. 23rd, 2019
Brewing style: 4g leaf in 80ml gaiwan at 212°F/100°C
Steam-damp leaf aroma is cassia spice & malty raisin.
The infusion maintains these notes, golden & complex, with a strong energy lingering in the throat. Broth is lightly astringent & medium bodied, with a slight honey viscosity. Warming & grounding. If blac...
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