#teatasting

[moshintheteagaiwan]

Dollars vs. Puerh

For those of you who may be a bit more experience with buying Puerh, you have no doubt come across terms like “budget tea” or “everyday drinker tea” amongst many variations. These terms are based around non-expensive teas that are affordable for people on a budget. The teas are also often described as being a good value for your dollar, or good enough to scratch the itch. In other words teas that are good enough to want to drink daily, that don’t cost a lot, but that are also not as good or as great of quality as a cake that would cost says between $80-$200.

And so when it comes to Puerh that care labeled as “Old Arbor”, “Gushu” or “Ancient Tree” you very rarely see any of the above terms included in their descriptions. This is because these teas are “supposedly” made from very rare and expensive material that comes from old tea trees/ plants. I say “supposedly” because until you’ve tasted it, and have they experience to know the difference, we don’t actually know how true this is. Is it could be, but we are also at the mercy of the information given by the vendor, but I’ll dig into that another day.

My personal opinion on this is that all tea should be an everyday drinker, and everyday drinker tea should be just as good as the uber expensive teas. After all who wants to buy all these tasty teas and not be able to enjoy them as often as they want? I can understand having maybe 1 or 2 cakes that you drink on occasion because they are expensive, but for the most part your tea should always be delicious, high quality and affordable. But when it comes to these high cost teas, shouldn’t the taste of them reflect the price??? Good question!

I wanted an answer, and so to get it I did 2 blind taste tests. One with myself alone and then a second one with 3 friends. For these blind tastings I bought 4 sample sizes of Raw Puerh from White2Tea. The teas ranged in price from “Budget” to “Medium Expensive” to “Upper Expensive” to “Broke the Bank”. Each teas was blind tasted side by side, with no information besides what I was tasting. This same method was followed with 3 friends all of whom have little to no experience with Puerh. The outcome being how many of us would pick the more expensive teas simply based around taste.

The 4 teas tasted in order of price range lowest to highest were: (Canadian $)

- 2021 Hotline Space Coyote ($6.81 per sample or $43.25 per cake)

- 2021 680 ($13.17 per sample or $87.78 per cake)

- 2021 The Thing Is ($21.63 per sample or $147.57 per cake

- 2021 Is a Gift ($45.80 per sample or $316.77 per cake)

Now let me just say that all of them were very good but all for different reasons. I have so many tasting notes that I won’t include them with this post but maybe at a later date I’ll do a more detailed on. But as for results for the tasting I did on my own I very much preferred the “Budget” and “Medium Expensive” teas over the higher priced ones. 680 was my favorite of the 4, so much so that I will be buying a full cake in the future.

The results for the group tasting very different. 1 of the 3 favored the “Budget” tea over all others while the other 2 both favored the higher priced teas. So that’s 4 tasters, all with 3 different results. What does this mean? It means exactly what I thought going into the experiment which is that while price may reflect the material used to make the teas, it in no way reflects taste, and therefore a high price does not mean the teas will be good or bad. Ultimately taste is up to the drinker or the individual. And so what I think you should take from this as either a beginner, intermediate or well experience Puerh drinker is that should pay little attention to price and more to your gut.

Judge based on not only the price, but also the look of the tea, the description, reviews, and if you want to jump in that deep, where the tea was harvested and stored. But ultimately don’t avoid buying a Puerh because it’s classed as “Budget” and don’t buy because it’s expensive “Gushu”.

#teablr #puerh #tasting #teatasting #blindtasting #raw #rawpuerh #wite2tea #680 #2021 #thethingis #spacecoyote #isagift #gushu #ancienttree #wildarbor #oldarbor

[idontdrinkcoffeeitaketea]

Flying Bird Tea House, Budapest * 13072023

#byjúliavécsei #tea #teatasting #taiwan #japan

[newyorkteasociety]

Awesome Taiwanese tea session today, hosted by @the_tea_enthusiast including #gaoshan #shanlinxi #guifei #hongyu then, as life sometimes does, the tasting took a turn and we ended by brewing some 1970’s #lapsangsouchong #hongcha from @orchidteahouse then after tasting it, we decided to compare it with a 2003 #liubao #heicha . 😮 #newyorkteasociety #teaclub #teasession #teatasting (at Forest Hills) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp_YniuOytx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#gaoshan #shanlinxi #guifei #hongyu #lapsangsouchong #hongcha #liubao #heicha #newyorkteasociety #teaclub #teasession #teatasting

[sophilozophy]

Enjoying a white tea instead of the usual coffee with my cute little glass tea pot 🫖 #tea #teatime #paperandtea #teatasting #drinkgoodtea https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm1fjI7MyvN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#tea #teatime #paperandtea #teatasting #drinkgoodtea

[hobbiestopickup]

#TravelingTheWorld #TeaTasting #TennisMatches #TheatrePerformances #TabletopGames #TinkeringWithTools #Trampolining #TrainingDogs #TouringMuseums #TastingWine #TakingPhotos #TreeClimbing #hobbies #inspiration #happiness #life #fun

[scuolajaku]

🇮🇹 Sapete che esistono vari metodi diversi per preparare il tè Bi Lo Chun? Li conoscete tutti? Scopriamoli insieme nel nuovo articolo del blog sull’arte del tè: https://theartofteablog.com/2022/09/17/il-te-bi-luo-chun-bi-luo-chun-碧螺春/ . #biluochun #piluochun #té #teverde #tèverde #té #thè #tècinese #teverdecinese #tèverdecinese #teasommelier #teatasting #teataster #degustazionedeltè #so@melierdeltè #sommelierdelte #scuolapersommelierdeltè #lezionipersommelierdeltè #lezioniditeasommelier #scuoladiteasommelierjaku #corsiditeasommelier #corsiperteasommelier (presso Scuola di cerimonia del tè Jaku) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cirg5zsrN77/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#biluochun #piluochun #té #teverde #tèverde #thè #tècinese #teverdecinese #tèverdecinese #teasommelier #teatasting #teataster #degustazionedeltè #so #sommelierdelte #scuolapersommelierdeltè #lezionipersommelierdeltè #lezioniditeasommelier #scuoladiteasommelierjaku #corsiditeasommelier #corsiperteasommelier

[crazyboy2483]

Tea Time with Tea Pets #teatime #teapet #herbaltea #teatasting #friends (at Hugo Tea Space) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgji-VbODe9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#teatime #teapet #herbaltea #teatasting #friends

[bouteaque-fi]

Lo so che siete tutti al mare 🌊 che è ponte ma io rimango imperterrita in negozio @bouteaque_fi e c’è la degustazione fino alle 18! Stasera fuochi per Patrono di Firenze, io i botti non li sopporto 🤷‍♀️ . #sangiovanni #firenze #bouteaque #degustazione #tasting #botti #fuochidartificio #patrono #festa #teatasting #negozio anche #online #fyp (presso bouTEAque) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfL1yp1ru3B/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#sangiovanni #firenze #bouteaque #degustazione #tasting #botti #fuochidartificio #patrono #festa #teatasting #negozio #online #fyp

[bonsaicha]

🍃 Did you know higher quality matcha exhibits different scents and flavour profiles like a fine wine? 🍃 The common misconception with many people who drink matcha is that it exhibits a bitter taste and usually requires sweeteners or additives to make it taste good. 🍃 The truth is, the quality of your tea matters. Higher quality matcha will exhibit a bright green colour, have intoxicating aromas and little to no astringency - and it tastes amazing. 🍃 Each matcha is unique depending on where it is grown, the cultivar and the tea master! Some powders can be rich and bold, whereas others may be light and bright with floral notes woven in… 🍃 Have you experienced matcha like this before? #tea #matchatea #qualitea #matcha #matchalatte #matchamoment #teatasting #teafoodie #teainspiration #teaeducation #mybonsaicha #chatime #cha #matchatime #instatea #teasofinstagram #luxurytea #teacanada #teastagram #communitea #tealover #lovetea #matchalove #matchalovers (at United States) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd3CBJIBDg8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#tea #matchatea #qualitea #matcha #matchalatte #matchamoment #teatasting #teafoodie #teainspiration #teaeducation #mybonsaicha #chatime #cha #matchatime #instatea #teasofinstagram #luxurytea #teacanada #teastagram #communitea #tealover #lovetea #matchalove #matchalovers

[swachhtea]

If you are willing to drive towards an offbeat career, then Tea-Taster can be THE ONE for you. Do you ever feel like the cup of tea you just had, was not up to the mark in terms of its essence and aroma? Do you think it might have been much better?

Oh! You have the tea-taster within you. Tea tasting is basically a scientific experience that requires a strong knowledge of farming tea leaves to check the quality of the tea produced. Students now seem to be more interested towards becoming tea-taster due to its niche category and also because its a high paying job in India.

#TeatasterinIndia teataster.

[moshintheteagaiwan]

Want Some Tea???

Last year I ordered in around 100+ teas to taste. 2022 is still young and already more new teas are coming. And while very few of these teas would I ever say aren’t worth trying, the grand majority are very good, but with so many new teas I have to be very picky about what teas I choose to keep in the permanent collection.

So then what happens to all the teas that I don’t finish? I always intend on finishing what I buy but because I’m always getting in something new, unless a tea really WOWS me, it tends to sit until I run out of some of my main stays. Recently when tidying up the tea room I found that I got quite a few great teas from last years and this year building up, and so I thought I’d put an offer out to give someone else a chance to taste them.

And so, for anyone interested, in the coming days I will be posting a list of teas that I am GIVING AWAY! If any should catch your eye message me privately with which teas you would like and I’ll send them to you! First come, first serve! The only thing I ask for in return is a few bucks for shipping, but besides that no other cost. $5 for Canadian shipping, $10 for U.S. shipping.

Sound good? Stay Tuned

#teablr #tea #loosetea #tasting #teatasting #freetea #teagiveaway

[dhr-ao3]

Morally Green

Morally Green https://ift.tt/b1zwv8E by TeaTaster For Hermione Granger, life did not turn out the way she had hoped so when she makes a wish and is transported back in time, she has the chance to do it all over again but with Draco Malfoy at her side. In order to change the future, she needs to gain Draco's trust and come to terms with her newfound feelings toward him. (Draco and Hermione, slow burn, enemies to lovers, psychological drama) Teaser: “You always do this, Granger,” the blonde-haired Slytherin said, dropping his arms at his sides, eyes locking with hers in a painful ache. “Do what?” Hermione asked with uncertainty as her feet brought her closer to Draco, a magnetic force pulling her towards him. She could admit to it now, it didn’t matter. Or perhaps it mattered the most. She longed for him and she didn’t even need to hide it anymore. He blinked at her, as if unable to believe what was happening. “Disarm me with your words. Confuse me. Challenge me with such delusional confidence,” He explained, listing the reasons one by one. Words: 5881, Chapters: 2/2, Language: English Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Categories: F/M Characters: Draco Malfoy, Hermione Granger, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Lucius Malfoy, Luna Lovegood, Severus Snape, Voldemort (Harry Potter), Albus Dumbledore, Ginny Weasley Relationships: Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy, Hermione Granger & Draco Malfoy, Hermione Granger & Draco Malfoy & Harry Potter & Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter Additional Tags: Community: Dramione FanFiction Forum, POV Hermione Granger, POV Draco Malfoy, Pining Draco Malfoy, Oblivious Draco Malfoy, Protective Draco Malfoy, Adult Hermione Granger, BAMF Hermione Granger, Slow Build, Hogwarts, Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy In Love, Romance, Drama & Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Hurt/Comfort, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Psychological Drama, Draco Malfoy In Love via AO3 works tagged 'Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy' https://ift.tt/pFOYPBb April 11, 2024 at 04:32PM

#IFTTT #Dramione #Draco x Hermione

[newyorkteasociety]

Awesome Taiwanese tea session today, hosted by @the_tea_enthusiast including #gaoshan #shanlinxi #guifei #hongyu then, as life sometimes does, the tasting took a turn and we ended by brewing some 1970’s #lapsangsouchong #hongcha from @orchidteahouse then after tasting it, we decided to compare it with a 2003 #liubao #heicha . 😮 #newyorkteasociety #teaclub #teasession #teatasting (at Forest Hills) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp_YYKFuhWj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#gaoshan #shanlinxi #guifei #hongyu #lapsangsouchong #hongcha #liubao #heicha #newyorkteasociety #teaclub #teasession #teatasting

[qaantar-tea]

Tea session this morning with @manortd, starting with a Sae Midori sencha (UL), then a shui xuan oolong (UR), then a nicely aged 90s sheng puerh (LL), and if we have time, a 1993 nan jian phoenix tuocha (LR). Whew. #tea #teatasting #sencha #greentea #oolong #shuixian #puer #puerh #nanjian #phoenix #tuocha https://instagr.am/p/ClJYGn5O9jn/

#IFTTT #Instagram

[morimatea]

Zongzi, a kind of traditional Chinese food eaten on the Dragon Boat Festival, is stuffed with glutinous rice, beans, meat and many different fillings and is wrapped in bamboo leaves or reed leaves.

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#dragonboatfestival #zongzi #traditionalfood #traditionalfestival #bamboo #rice #beans #meat #making #workingprogress #qimen #keemun #chineseculture #traditionalart #teataster #enjoyit #slowlifediary #wonderful #amazing #teapeople #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #inheritance #style #sharejoy #teagirl #teaceremony #morimatea

[anantradingpvtltd]

Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details) [ad_1] Product Description Aroma: Strong and intense aroma of black tea Taste: Full-bodied, robust, rich flavours of black tea. Health Benefits: Increases mental alertness, Lowers cholestrol, Improves dental health The tea is handcrafted with exotic ingredients in Europe and India under the controlled supervision of botanists and culinary experts. The tea is then carefully packed in pyramid teabags and sealed in individual sachets to retain its freshness. How to use: 1. Heat 150ml of water to just about boiling point and then turn the heat off and let the water cool a bit. 2. Add one teabag to the cup and pour water directly onto the teabag. 3. Stir just once and then let it steep for about 3-4 minutes. Stir again halfway through. 4. Remove the teabag and enjoy your fresh cup of tea. [ad_2]