tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367592979789930410.post2975385475698869001..comments2023-10-21T19:49:18.426-07:00Comments on lahikmajoedrinkstea: Developing one's palateUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367592979789930410.post-30755534288238666932010-04-22T10:42:53.061-07:002010-04-22T10:42:53.061-07:00Exactly Alex. That was exactly what I was getting...Exactly Alex. That was exactly what I was getting at.<br /><br />Asiatic, your positive energy is really appreciated and Sir Wil, I'm astounded at how my black tea tastes are developing. Sounds like you're in the same boat.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15691055489477622428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367592979789930410.post-63450944134805731902010-04-20T13:46:23.827-07:002010-04-20T13:46:23.827-07:00While I think there's a pretty clear distincti...While I think there's a pretty clear distinction (in most cases) between the cheap, low-grade teas, and the better ones, I think it's very subjective what constitutes a "good" tea. I think this becomes more true as you get into the better grades of tea, single-estate teas, flushes, and limited-production batches.<br /><br />Some teas that I have seen others review favorably, I simply don't like, and vice-versa for ones that I love but have seen others not enjoy.<br /><br />For example, I dislike savory qualities in tea, and I find gyokuro and some Darjeelings can have fairly prominent savory qualities, and some people love this. I also like bitterness a lot, but many others do not. When it comes to particular aromas, it's even more complex and subjective.<br /><br />I love how the palate changes and develops over time...and I love how each person's develops in their own way. That's what makes the world of tea (and food / drink in general) so fascinating.Alex Zorachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08335878680429494039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367592979789930410.post-4229657430635487332010-04-19T19:00:22.612-07:002010-04-19T19:00:22.612-07:00I've made it my rule now not to add anything w...I've made it my rule now not to add anything whatsoever to my tea.<br /><br />Back before I really was into tea, I'd always have green tea with honey. My palate just didn't recognize the goodness of the green tea, and I myself wasn't seeking the taste. It was really just about drinking something warm.<br /><br />Now, I can't imagine myself adding honey to my tea. I want to discover tea now, and therefore I want to drink tea unadulterated so that I can get all the flavours and nuances that they contain.<br /><br />I never was one for adding milk to tea anyways. It just seems weird to me. Besides, I noted that some teas have a milky sensation or aftertaste, and therefore do not require any milk.<br /><br />Also, I was never partial to black tea, but now, after actually trying a loose leaf black tea (and subsequently enjoying it), I want to try some more.<br /><br />The palate changes and becomes anew with every sip.<br /><br />Great post. ^_^Ruqyo Highsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18210517193033102532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367592979789930410.post-14247028250374741152010-04-19T08:40:27.040-07:002010-04-19T08:40:27.040-07:00Everything in this post; spot on.
I think especial...Everything in this post; spot on.<br />I think especially with darjeelings, you come to find the quality in them, and when you taste a bad one, you know it immediately.<br /><br />Im not big on black teas in general, but I do know wrong from right when it comes to what they should taste like! Haha.<br />Wonderful post.Sir William of the Leafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15366359211931253914noreply@blogger.com