"Dominic T." writes:

On Mar 15, 4:41 pm, "Melinda" wrote:
Seriously though, I'm seeing huge differences in people's ability to discern
various taste nuances in tea (if I go by what they say on their tasting
logs). I really do think it's something physical, not just a person not
concentrating or being careless or whatever. After all, not everyone is a
great perfumer for example.

Melinda, who also thinks the term "camphor" is used perhaps too much in
describing sheng puerh.

I don't think "earthy" is an insult at all, as it is the root of what
Puerh is all about. Sure from there it is an amazing voyage into any
number of directions, flavors, and experiences I don't think anyone
would argue that.

Actually, the combination of smooth yet earthy and robust tastes gave me
the biggest surprise in my tastings of Pu Er. The Pu Er that I am
drinking now is very nice (to my limited buds) because it tastes both
earthy and smooth.
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