2024 年 2 月茶俱乐部

Very flavourful tea, but the roasted note kills anything else for my palate at short steep times, and with longer steep times it becomes too astringent, though this is my fault since I raised the leaves-to-water ratio. Not a tea for me, that’s all.

0 TDS distilled water with TeaCurious Original recipe to make 50 TDS water. Great aroma with strong blackberry notes. Strong mineral and roasted flavor with lingering 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

Eyes - Dry Leaf: deep purple-red brown leaves Nose - Dry Leaf: cherry, cassia, and pine charcoal Nose - Wet Leaf: cassia, hot rocks, blackberry, and burnt wood Eyes - Liquor: cloudy golden-orange liquor with a blood orange secondary hue Mouth - Texture: medium, oily, and smooth Mouth - Taste: soft minerality and charred woody taste leading to a fruity/spicy aroma of Chinese cinnamon (cassia) and cherry, with a hint of blackberry Mouth - Finish: hint of spice and fruit with a dry to juicy finish and a soft mineral tingle Nose - Empty Cup: cassia and tart cherry Eyes - Wet Leaf: brown, course-textured leaves with red and green hues Body - Sensation: relaxed and enlivened, with a laidback and happy feeling A nice tea session that I had to cut short due to an empty stomach. Absolutely delicious!

0 TDS distilled water with TeaCurious Autumn recipe to make 115 TDS water. Very nice aroma. Flavor was a bit lacking, but very nice floral. Great 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

0 TDS distilled water with TeaCurious Autumn recipe to make 115 TDS water. Buttery and floral. Dry mouth feel and minerality. Very similar experience to previous Da Wu Ye in the club box. 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 Floral and buttery.

Eyes - Dry Leaf: large, black leaves, with striking, lengthwise lime-green and gold striations Nose - Dry Leaf: cream, roast nuts, and flowers (orchid) Nose - Wet Leaf: stony minerality with beautifully fragrant notes of flowers and fruit and a bright butteriness. Bright, somewhat green freshness. Eyes - Liquor: milky beige Mouth - Texture: creamy and expansive Mouth - Taste: milky and round, with a beautiful floral fragrance. Stony minerality common to Dan Cong oolongs. Mouth - Finish: round and expansive leading to dry and juicy. Bright floral fragrance and creamy taste. Nose - Empty Cup: floral bouquet and cane sugar, with a brown butter nuttiness Eyes - Wet Leaf: very large, olive green leaves with patches of reddish oxidative discoloration along the edges Body - Sensation: alert, happy, and bright, with a slight background stoning sensation Just got this month’s package!

Been looking forward to having tea in Scotland due to the soft water. The yancha's mineral notes are muted and instead a woodiness is more prominent in these first two infusions. There is a slightly sweet aftertaste, like the dried skin of mature stone fruit.

Eyes - Dry Leaf: long, twisted, dark purplish-red leaves with russet and green tones Nose - Dry Leaf: starfruit/underripe banana and toasted nuts (pumpkin seed?) with a milk chocolate/white chocolate sweetness Nose - Wet Leaf: pine charcoal, white chocolate, and green banana, with a hint of spice Eyes - Liquor: golden amber, semi-viscous liquor Mouth - Texture: medium, oily, and lubricating Mouth - Taste: sweet, with notes of pine charcoal leading to a soft white chocolate sweetness and a tropical fruitiness (green banana and starfruit) Mouth - Finish: white chocolate sweetness with a lasting green apple aroma. Classic dry to juicy with a lasting oily texture. Nose - Empty Cup: vanilla/white chocolate and spiced fruits Eyes - Wet Leaf: medium to large, mid-grade (typical for an oolong, rough textured) green and reddish-purple-brown leaves Body - Sensation: grounded and settled, with an easy sleepy/poetic mindset This one was something spectacular and had some very unique notes for a DHP. A win for me!

0 TDS distilled water with TeaCurious Original recipe to make 50 TDS water. Very pleasurable tea! Delicious, mellow sweetness with savory roasted nut and charcoal flavor, but not overwhelming. Fantastic mouth feel too. 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 Love Da Hong Pao, and usually give it a 4.0, but this one is fantastic and giving it a 4.5. Incredibly well balanced sweet and savory notes. Delicious!