Thread: what is this white residue/dust in the tea liquor?
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Default what is this white residue/dust in the tea liquor?
(Scott Dorsey) writes:

> SN > wrote:
> >have a yunnan green, and leaf leaves behind an opaque liquor, with
> >many tiny white flakes & dust floating around.
> >most of it settles after 1 hour but liquor is still opaque...
> >maybe its pollen dust? (i hope)
>
> It's more likely the little white hairs from the leaves. That is a good
> sign.

Indeed it is. Only the bud and small young leaves will have these
"hairs". If you pay attention to the texture of the tea liquor,
you'll probably notice a thick soupiness - at least relative to other
kinds of tea! - that green tea lovers tend to enjoy.

/Lew
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