2023 年 2 月茶俱乐部

I really liked this white. I just wish it were a bit more fragrant. A fun way to relax on a holiday. I didn’t even realize that I chose a white tea on the day of the Red, White, and Blue until my husband pointed it out 😂

Delicious tea. Really enjoyed this - reminds me more of a roasted oolong than a white. Very different experiences steep to steep. Nice fruity smells and nutty flavor. Relaxed body and mind. Rating Criteria: 0.5 - bad, flavorless, or worse very astringent, teabag 1.0 - mostly bad, flavorless, most teabag tea 1.5 - not good, but maybe something to like 2.0 - slightly disappointed, not my kind of tea, but still can appreciate it - probably the worst rating I would give a loose leaf tea (at least one that hasn't turned bad) 2.5 - mixed feelings, like it, but there is something off about it I don't like 3.0 - good, I like it but nothing stand out about it or a very good tea with one critique that holds me back - probably the highest I would give a teabag tea 3.5 - very good, a tea that I was very happy to have but content with what I had, wouldn't seek it out for additional purchase 4.0 - great, very happy with the experience, would seek out for purchase, but only occasionally 4.5 - a favorite, one I love and want very often 5.0 - life will be very sad without it, reserved only for my favorite (roasted tie guan yin), room for more hopefully Probably my favorite of the February teas.

Eyes - Dry Leaf: compressed dark leaves and fuzzy white buds Nose - Dry Leaf: stone fruit/date syrup Nose - Wet Leaf: brown sugar and apricot/tangerine Eyes - Liquor: pale-yellow liquor Mouth - Texture: medium-thick and round Mouth - Taste: brown sugar, brown butter, and stone fruits Mouth - Finish: thick and expansive, with a buttery texture Nose - Empty Cup: brown sugar and brown butter Eyes - Wet Leaf: dark olive green leaves with red highlights Body - Sensation: relaxed and happy, with a slight high A pleasant, sweet tea. Not quite as complex as some of the others, but very easy drinking with a relaxing qi.

Really like this tea. The aroma and taste are pleasant and it lingers on the tongue. Delightful tea to start the workday with. It is so pleasant to drink.

0 TDS distilled water with TeaCurious Spring recipe to make 85 TDS water. Taking the rest of the afternoon off from work for my mental health...and tea! The more I have this tea the more I love it, and I think it will become a 4.5 eventually. So crisp and refreshing.I'm glad I bought some more from Vincent 🙂

Very different tea flavors for me. I will need more sessions with this tea to fully grasp to enjoyment. The infusion liquor is practically clear. Taste most like water from cooking stele cut oats, savory, watermelon rind, a touch of strawberry sweetness in the aftertaste. Crazy long aftersensation to juicy & dry. An interesting flavor session. I will need to try this again at a later point to determine my thoughts on it. I enjoy the mouth sensations but the flavors do not encourage me to keep sipping it.

A very good tea. Very unique from anything I've tried before. Love the smell. Great sweet floral, vegetal, and fruit notes. Rating Criteria: 0.5 - bad, flavorless, or worse very astringent, teabag 1.0 - mostly bad, flavorless, most teabag tea 1.5 - not good, but maybe something to like 2.0 - slightly disappointed, not my kind of tea, but still can appreciate it - probably the worst rating I would give a loose leaf tea (at least one that hasn't turned bad) 2.5 - mixed feelings, like it, but there is something off about it I don't like 3.0 - good, I like it but nothing stand out about it - probably the highest I would give a teabag tea 3.5 - very good, a tea that I was very happy to have but content with what I had, wouldn't seek it out for additional purchase 4.0 - great, very happy with the experience, would seek out for purchase, but only occasionally 4.5 - a favorite, one I love and want very often 5.0 - life will be very sad without it, reserved only for my favorite (roasted tie guan yin), room for more hopefully A great start to the February teas. Even my wife liked it (not a tea drinker).

Eyes - Dry Leaf: green, red, and purple branching buds Nose - Dry Leaf: fresh cut pinewood, thyme, and mazapán (peanut) candy Nose - Wet Leaf: wood, spices, and cut saplings Eyes - Liquor: pale (almost clear), viscous liquor Mouth - Texture: medium and oily Mouth - Taste: cut pinewood (both old and young) and thyme. Nutty, with marzipan (almond) sweetness. Mouth - Finish: sweet and savory purple tea finish. Brothy and woody, with a spring water juiciness. Nose - Empty Cup: saplings and fresh springs Eyes - Wet Leaf: green and purple/red buds Body - Sensation: relaxed and contemplative Delicious Ya Bao. Probably my favorite type of white tea, and this particular showing was no exception.

Wonderful honey flavor. Very nice white tea. Nice tea session with the tea pals. This tea is quite wonderful.

The color transforms from light to deep golden. The flavor is floral and like sweet bread. At times, it's even like a vanilla latte. It has a very strong aftertaste. The aroma is really pleasant too. That said, it does eventually pick up clay notes, which is a little odd and what keeps this from being a 5 for me. It is overall very good!

Very good tea, close to a 4.0. Very nice floral, almost perfume smell. I like the citrus, orange flavor later on. Rating Criteria: 0.5 - bad, flavorless, or worse very astringent, teabag 1.0 - mostly bad, flavorless, most teabag tea 1.5 - not good, but maybe something to like 2.0 - slightly disappointed, not my kind of tea, but still can appreciate it - probably the worst rating I would give a loose leaf tea (at least one that hasn't turned bad) 2.5 - mixed feelings, like it, but there is something off about it I don't like 3.0 - good, I like it but nothing stand out about it or a very good tea with one critique that holds me back - probably the highest I would give a teabag tea 3.5 - very good, a tea that I was very happy to have but content with what I had, wouldn't seek it out for additional purchase 4.0 - great, very happy with the experience, would seek out for purchase, but only occasionally 4.5 - a favorite, one I love and want very often 5.0 - life will be very sad without it, reserved only for my favorite (roasted tie guan yin), room for more hopefully Another great tea from this month's club. My wife joined me and enjoyed it.

I boiled this tea in our tea club gathering event led by Matthew. I’ve been drinking the same gushu white tea from this village since 2019, and I’m never disappointed. First time boiling this tea, it tastes fruity and sweet with a full body. It aged very well after almost 2 years. This is a new teapot I got as recommended by Pascal. The filter has two separable parts, which flexibly allows for steaming or boiling tea. I’m pairing it with my electric stove 🫖The steaming method allows the tea to release flavor gradually.

Eyes - Dry Leaf: darker leaves and white, fuzzy buds Nose - Dry Leaf: orange, honeysuckle, and marshmallow (or orange creamsicle) Nose - Wet Leaf: strong honeysuckle and caramel/malt Eyes - Liquor: viscous (oily), sheng-yellow liquor Mouth - Texture: smooth, oily, and active Mouth - Taste: strong minerals leading to a reveal of honeysuckle, malt, and bare hint of ripe stone fruit. Marzipan sweetness and transformation to more honeyed aroma in later infusions. Mouth - Finish: dry, heavily mineral Nose - Empty Cup: honeysuckle and orchid/baby’s breath Eyes - Wet Leaf: brown and green leaves and buds Body - Sensation: up and happy but centered and reiaxed First club tea of the month, full of character like I expect from a good Yunnan white. Almost akin to sheng in some ways.

The tea appearance out of the bag was so interesting with the fuzzy dried leaves still attached is prestine form to the stems, each piece with stem was rather long. Slight soapy taste and feel with each steep. Lovely light summer tea for sure!

Not exciting but a nice background work tea. Focused and not jittery. Needs to be boiled. Sugary at the boil temp This was like a 12 steep session. Really nice mellow sweet long lasting.

Very nice tea. Lovely floral notes in the mid session. Side pour to avoid overly dry mouth feel. Unlocked a memory of hard candy aftertaste. Overall left my body and mind awake and alert. Rating Criteria: 0.5 - bad, flavorless, or worse very astringent, teabag 1.0 - mostly bad, flavorless, most teabag tea 1.5 - not good, but maybe something to like 2.0 - slightly disappointed, not my kind of tea, but still can appreciate it - probably the worst rating I would give a loose leaf tea (at least one that hasn't turned bad) 2.5 - mixed feelings, like it, but there is something off about it I don't like 3.0 - good, I like it but nothing stand out about it or a very good tea with one critique that holds me back - probably the highest I would give a teabag tea 3.5 - very good, a tea that I was very happy to have but content with what I had, wouldn't seek it out for additional purchase 4.0 - great, very happy with the experience, would seek out for purchase, but only occasionally 4.5 - a favorite, one I love and want very often 5.0 - life will be very sad without it, reserved only for my favorite (roasted tie guan yin), room for more hopefully After clearing the driveway of snow again this morning (at least it's the weekend!), it was nice to take a deep dive with another club tea from this month. My wife joined me for this session and liked it (I'll turn her into a tea drinker yet! 😉).

Eyes - Dry Leaf: large, fuzzy, clearly wild leaves and buds. Beautiful coloration and texturing. Nose - Dry Leaf: a combination of roast nuts, cannabis, fennel seed, and florals. Very sheng-like. Nose - Wet Leaf: cannabis upon introduction of leaf to water. Sugar, stone fruits (tangerine), and something roasted over wood with warm spices. Eyes - Liquor: pale, pure, off-white liquor. Some trichomes. Mouth - Texture: soft and silky Mouth - Taste: sugarcane and plum leading to a deep mineral cleanse. Tart and sweet, with lovely florality. Liquor smells of pure sugar. Mouth - Finish: juicy, floral, and fruity, with a pleasant minerality Nose - Empty Cup: warm brown sugar Eyes - Wet Leaf: fresh, plump buds and leaves Body - Sensation: high, bright, and happy Truly exceptional white tea, I was blown away by the taste and smell of sugar in the cup.