2023 年 8 月茶俱乐部

A very nice sweet tea, probably the best white tea I’ve ever tasted. I wish I knew how to treat the cake with more respect, but I don’t, so I’m aware I didn’t get from this tea as much as I otherwise could. I completely forgot to post this log, it’s been *that* kind of week.

Overnight cold brew! The color is golden. The aroma is mild but sweet. The taste is a bit washed out, but berries are still present, especially in the aftertaste. There's also some mineral, but it fades to honey sweetness. It would probably be better if I hadn't already put the leaves through 14 infusions! As is, it's impressive how much flavor it does still have.

Emily: So warm and cozy, buttery, brown sugary goodness! Tastes what I’d imagine butterbeer would taste like. Joe: Very gentle and delicious white tea! Took a moment to find the right words, but Emily landed on buttery, which I agree, but would also add hops/ barley and hay. First ever tea pal subscription tasting with my beloved.

Good but makes me high and I don’t like being high A beautiful white but not enjoying the buzzy heady high feeling.

0 TDS distilled water with TeaCurious Autumn recipe to make 110 TDS water. Very good tea. A bit darker flavor than the Spring 2018 Aged Shou Mei from a previous club month, but very similar. Raspberry notes strong, but this is a bit richer with dried cherry notes too, and less floral notes. This tea also has more dryness than the Spring tea. 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 favorites (roasted Tie Guan Yin & Dancong Red), room for more hopefully Very similar to the Spring 2018 Aged Shou Mei from a previous club month, but with some slightly darker flavors. Delicious!

After a while without drinking this tea, I always ask myself: why do I always do 6.2 grams instead of 7.5 as I should for this teapot? And then I start weighing it, and I remember: the leaves take up so much space that 6.2 grams is the maximum this teapot can comfortably fit! 🤣🤣🤣(This is the unglazed teapot I have dedicated to whites, if you’re wondering why I don’t just change teapot.) The other recurring question is whether I will still like this tea. I have expanded my white knowledge since first drinking it, and my taste buds have changed as well, so I’m always fearful I’m going to grow out of it. But so far it hasn’t happened; this tea is just perfectly balanced for my taste, it’s honey and fruit and sweet enough to entice me without becoming cloying. So glad I can drink it regularly.

My mom loved this tea and how many steeps we got out of it! It's a birthday treat for her, so I'm glad we had so much fun with it. This is the longest I've ever seen her keep getting seconds from a tea; she usually eventually only tries a sip and then lets me have the rest, but she kept drinking this until the end.

I love this tea, the infusions that are honey and berries are awesome. This time I noticed a new note in the later infusions that I can’t quite place. A most delicious and interesting tea, in short. Second tasting for this tea, refer to previous post for more detailed tasting notes that follow the suggestions.

Loved this tea! I found the astringency to not show up if I steep at 200°F versus 212°F. After a not-great experience a few months back trying a session with a silver needle white, I’m excited to say that I’m having great success with the whites that Vincent has picked! 🥳

I really enjoyed this. To me it started out sweet, a few infusions in became more herbaceous. Lots of infusions with this tea. Delightful Teapal live tasting. Enjoyed this selection, long lasting

0 TDS distilled water with TeaCurious Spring recipe to make 50 TDS water. Great tea. Complex sweetness and some dry mineral flavor and mouth feel. Interesting sweet bread aroma throughout. Strong date, raisin, and later raspberry flavors. 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 favorites (roasted Tie Guan Yin & Dancong Red), room for more hopefully Another delicious tea this month! This one has a bit more complexity that I want to investigate further with a different water recipe.

Very interesting session in the park today. Just going by feeling since we had no service. Ended up having to push this Bai Mu Dan to really long steeps because my gaiwan was too small. But I still got it to a good place in the end.

Very lovely tea…sweet, fragrant, not overpowering. I’m really enjoying learning about white teas. This one was elegant and sweet. I could have continued the steeps but had to go pick out new flooring with my husband, so I am using the leaves for a cold brew overnight. The packet only had 4gm instead of 5gm but it seemed to be enough.

Eyes - Dry Leaf: compressed leaves with clearly defined, plump, hairy buds Nose - Dry Leaf: ripe stone fruits, marzipan, honey, spices, and a little bit of slate Nose - Wet Leaf: complex, with notes of sage and cinnamon over warm stone and floral honey Eyes - Liquor: pale yellow with lots of trichomes. Becomes a deeper golden yellow in the second infusion. Mouth - Texture: medium expanding to medium-thick and oily Mouth - Taste: sweet and soft with honeyed notes and marzipan in the mouth and a soft but pungent floral aroma in the nose Mouth - Finish: complex orchid/vanilla and sage aromatics with honey undertones Nose - Empty Cup: complex, with notes of honey, vanilla, sage, and warm, wet stones Eyes - Wet Leaf: small, tender leaves and buds, with browning and reddening from oxidation over time Body - Sensation: relaxed and heightened sensation which grounds the body and puts both the body and mind at ease. Becomes quite literally stoning in later infusions. Super complex florality and spice and very aromatic and sweet, this was arguably the most complex and interesting offering this month. The grade definitely alters the effect on the body and mind as well as adding more depth of texture and flavor/aroma. I am quite literally struggling to pour it right now because of its potent effect. Incredible tea. A wonderful tea session last night, dedicated to a stunning and complex tea. Very happy with this experience 😁

This aged Bai Mu Dan suited me very well. Long steeps brought out linden leaf, honey, marzipan, and even hibiscus. Qi was gentle and calming, and the steeps look like they will last well beyond my 9-12 session. Kind of amazing

Second tea from the white teas. I chose the second cake compressed tea. I can't tell if Aged Shou Mei is better than this one or if Bai Mu Dan is better, so rating both teas with 4,5 stars. White teas are included in my favourite tea types list. It is definitely a nice, calming and refreshing tea.

Session with myteapal club virtual tasting. So much fun, great conversation! An excellent tea, I prefer the sweetness of the Shou Mei more. My lower score of this tea does not mean I do not like it, its just compared to the aged Shou mei this ranks lower for me. Smooth, silky & thick infusion. Warm, cold sweat body sensation. Another wonderful MYPClub virtual tasting session! As reccomended, I am going to take these leaves and boil them to extract a brew for tomorrow. Happy Weekend everyone!

Delightful Bai Mu Dan. I think aging has greatly improved it; I’m usually iffy on Bai Mu Dans but this was amazing. A lobely session today with the TeaPals. Very impressed with this Aged Bai Mu Dan. Used the full brick in my tea pot with about 120mls of water; I’m thinking next time I will use it in one of my gaiwans and reduce the water. It has a lovely honey floral taste, but I think I’d like to make it stronger.

0 TDS distilled water with TeaCurious Autumn recipe to make 115 TDS water. Very nice tea. Steeps 2 & 3 were a bit odd, having a very different aroma and flavor profile that I struggled to pinpoint anything. For the most part I got strong dried cherry aroma and flavor. Cherries are one of my favorite fruits, so it was a given I would like this tea. Nice medium body mouth feel. 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 favorites (roasted Tie Guan Yin & Dancong Red), room for more hopefully Aged white is one of my favorites, so I expect this to be a high rating month. Starting off strong!

Unexpected, but quite nice aged white!! Totally different than I expected, it started vegetal and then became woodsy, which considering the dry leaves smelled of honey was very unexpected. I liked it, though!

Wild big grandpa style. Starting with 2.3 grams in. Ended up with several infusions adding about another 2.5 along the way. Filled up once more with cold water and let sit over night for a cold brew. All were delicious!

This tea is very calming and slightly emotional invoking. I feel poetic and serene snd in deep waters A really nice calming complex white from the club this month. Notes of licorice bark and sugar that later turn into banana pudding. Lots of minerality that is earth/soil tasting and qi that is calming and a little heady and opening the emotions to feel a little tender and open. Good for writing poetry to. The flavor holds and holds. 💗

Clay mineral, juicy under tongue dry on tongue. Very relaxing and grounding ChaQi. A live tea session tasting this club tea of the month with myteapal. A very grounding ChaQi, compared to last weeks woozy ChaQi.

0 TDS distilled water with TeaCurious Autumn recipe to make 115 TDS water. Delicious, unique tea. Very nice flavor and aroma going on. Very sweet with apple, pineapple, and hard candy flavors. A hint of floral that I didn't pick up in the taste. Nice mouth feel with some dryness. 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 favorites (roasted Tie Guan Yin & Dancong Red), room for more hopefully All this month's teas were great. Very nice selection, Vincent!