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Japanese Stewartia + Spring Fortune

Featuring
@inpursuitoftea‘s Spring Fortune
Spring 2014 Harvest
Taoyuan County, Taiwan
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Steeping Parameters:
203°F (95°C) | 100ml porcelain gaiwan | 5g | 20+ second infusions x 8
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Light + green liquor with hints of pale gold and pale + yellow. Light + to medium body with mild sweetness and mild + salivation. Medium - finish and aftertaste. Notes of dried gala apple, wildflower honey, and pineapple. Subtle notes of buttercups (Ranunculus) and honeysuckle
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Flowers in photo: Japanese stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia)
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Did we miss our chance,
As I travel farther
From the place where we were?
So close —
One moment ago.

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