Monday, February 7, 2011

An Xi Tie Guan Yin (grade 2 modern green style)

I got this tea from someone on steepster who was giving tea away to interested parties.  I believe it comes from Life in a Teacup, but I'm not positive.

I recently acquired a small glass teapot (approximately 2 cups), and I've been using it as a fairness pitcher.  I typically brew greens and oolongs in a cast iron teapot (I wish I had some yixing pots....), but today I decided to brew this in the glass pot.  It's hard for me to compare the differences in taste between the two pots, especially since I've been drinking a lot of different oolongs recently.  At some point I'll try brewing this side by side in the two pots.

This oolong is definitely heavier than some of the others I have right now.  The flavor is stronger and a bit more earthy.  This could be from the different brewing vessel though.  More experimentation is required.....

and isn't that just too bad... ; )

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