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Tea (rec.drink.tea) Discussion relating to tea, the world's second most consumed beverage (after water), made by infusing or boiling the leaves of the tea plant (C. sinensis or close relatives) in water.

TN: Iddalgashinna Estate Spiral Green



 
 
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Default TN: Iddalgashinna Estate Spiral Green

Upton TC98 Ceylon Green:

Dry leaf: mostly bud and leaf, twisted lengthwise into thin "wires" 1-2 mm
thick, 20-30 mm long.
Infusion: 4 tbs dry tea (tough to measure - I should do by weight) 500 ml
deionized water @ 180 F, 3 minutes.
Color: bright yellow.
Nose: faint, slightly perfumed (floral - jasmine, perhaps).
Palate: dominant notes of grass and wood, overlayed with more floral
elements, and something incense-like: sandalwood, perhaps. No noticeable
astringency.

Despite being sold as a green, this tea is an oolong, IMHO. Wet, the leaf
edges are brown; I'd guess 20-25% oxidation. The flavor has the floral
characteristics I expect from an oolong, and there's a faint toastiness that
reminds me of a roasted TGY. A new tea for me. I can't say I'm bowled
over, but it's interesting and different.

Regards,
Dean




 




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