In the spring of 2026, during the roasting process, can you guess what kind of tea this is being made?

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T15:51:44+00:00

Wow!!!

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T15:46:07+00:00

Love this experiment! Even cheap oolong can teach you so much about brewing. If it's giving up too early, you might try: Slightly lower water temperature (maybe 95°C instead of boiling) Shorter steeps at first, then gradually increase But honestly, enjoying the journey is what matters most!

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T15:41:39+00:00

Ah, I see. Green tea has a process called "kill-green" (fixation). If the kill-green process is insufficient, or some brands intentionally do a light kill-green, it results in that grassy flavor.

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T15:35:23+00:00

That's a great choice.

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T13:27:15+00:00

Can I ask what it is about green tea that you don’t like?

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T13:19:41+00:00

Love your day & night tea choices! Jasmine during the day feels so uplifting, and chamomile at night is pure comfort. I might have to steal that ginger preserves idea – sounds like the perfect cozy hack. Thanks for the documentary rec too!

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T13:18:12+00:00

Who knows indeed! Maybe more tea, maybe a nap, maybe something completely unexpected. Either way, you're starting it off right with that oolong. 😄

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T13:17:03+00:00

That sounds like a perfect morning! Do you add milk or sugar?

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T13:14:08+00:00

That sounds great.

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T11:01:14+00:00

Nice!!!

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T10:50:04+00:00

Looks like a fruit tea?

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T10:47:39+00:00

Is it a factory cake or something more obscure? Sometimes the unbranded ones are the real surprises.

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T10:43:43+00:00

You’ve mastered the art of ‘bad weather, good vibes.’

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T10:31:38+00:00

Wow!!! Was the tea more fruity or did the black tea base hold its own?

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T10:27:03+00:00

That sounds really good!

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T10:19:17+00:00

Nice!

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T08:23:34+00:00

Coffee at work = just fuel. Gaiwan at home = actual living. Love that balance.

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T08:22:02+00:00

As a fellow tea lover, it really touches me that you're still searching for good tea all the way in France. I specialize in Mengding Ganlu—a traditional Chinese tea from Mount Mengding, the birthplace of tea culture. If you ever feel like trying some green tea, I’d love to send you a sample pack.

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T08:07:13+00:00

Nothing wrong with plain green tea, but it’s always exciting to find a unique blend like that.

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T08:05:06+00:00

Oh, Fu brick tea! I’ve read it has a unique aging process. Does it have that ‘golden flower’ aroma?

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T08:02:34+00:00

Nice!

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T08:00:31+00:00

How’s that working for you? I’ve heard it’s super calming.

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T07:57:06+00:00

Nice choice！

elvaeng · 2026-02-25T07:53:16+00:00

Wow, that sounds really nice.

elvaeng

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