Ayurvedic cold remedies provide cold relief and treatment that can't be found in modern western medicine. These herbs and remedies shorten and soothe colds.
Sencha is another fundamental green tea that comes from Japan. The Japanese steam their sencha in order to preserve flavor and to produce a flat, uniform leaf after production.
Again, more of this white tea. Found out it holds up well after multiple steepings and I'd definitely recommend it as a good beginner white tea. Refreshing, sweet and very little aftertaste.
The Bai Hao Yin Zhen from yesterday, steeped @ Nice copper liquor, slightly astringent taste, but mostly light and refreshing. Eating it with chocolate because who gives a fuck.
Bai Hao Yin Zhen - DavidsTea, 2016 - Matt Demers I've decided to start writing more about tea, and you can find it on this Tumblr, or by following this board.
Aftermath of a good tea drinking session; cast iron pot that needs a bit of cleaning and this lovely wood graphic bear from DavidsTea. I've been getting away from the actual tea part of David's for a little bit, but their teaware is still pretty sick.
Da Hong Pao is a roasted oolong with more oxidation, giving it a deeper color. Tastes like chocolate, caramel and a bit of ash from the roasting, which makes it taste full and aromatic.
More pu'erh from my tea course. This one was interesting because of the green leaves thrown in with it; adds a lot of nice visuals, but obviously tea just ends up tasting like tea.
Dry pu'erh leaves from the tea course I'm taking. I've been able to smell and taste a whole lot of new stuff during this time, and to be honest this looks more than festive. Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mattdemers Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mattdemers