Prof Wonmug > writes:

> On 28 Sep 2009 16:19:10 -0400, Lewis Perin > wrote:
>
> >Prof Wonmug > writes:
> >
> >> I bought a 125g sample of Tippy Orthodox Assam GFOP (TA40) from Upton
> >> tea.
> >
> >Well, that's your problem right there! When are you going to learn to
> >stop measuring and just go with the flow?
>
> I've tried, but I just can't help collecting data. I must have a data
> gene.
>
> >(Sorry, couldn't resist.)
> >
> >> http://www.uptontea.com/shopcart/ite...rom=search.asp
> >>
> >> I can't seem to find any good brewing parameters.
> >> [...]
> >>
> >> Next I tried 1.5 g/cup for 1 minute. This was the best so far, but
> >> still not great (for me). It had an odd taste and after taste that I
> >> can't quite describe. A little smokey, but not exactly. It also left a
> >> funny feeling in my stomach.
> >
> >Maybe this really is a bad tea. Off flavors make me suspicious no
> >matter what the parameters are.
>
> AFAICT, it's not an "off" flavor in the sense of being bad or spoiled.
> Assams have strong flavors. I've tried 2-3 and didn't really like any
> of them, but someone recommended this one, so I thought I'd try it.
>
> >This is probably a long shot, but before you ditch this tea, maybe you
> >should try a lower temperature?
>
> That was going to be my next trial. 190? 180? 160?

I would start with maybe 195 before going lower.

And remember, if you still can't stand drinking it by itself, you can
make chai with it.

/Lew
---
Lew Perin /
http://www.panix.com/~perin/babelcarp.html