8 Responses to Mandala Tea’s 2012 Noble Mark Ripe Pu’erh [Episode 65]

1. Gabriel says:

   August 5, 2014 at 3:48 pm

   Haha it seems you guys are understanding the struggles of us tea lovers from warmer climates (like Miami…) great review guys.

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   • James says:

     August 5, 2014 at 6:16 pm

     Hi Gabriel, thanks for the comment! We feel your pain :).

     Cheers!
     -James

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2. Jake says:

   August 6, 2014 at 5:15 am

   To elaborate on what Denny said – Coffee should always be prepared at 195-205F, anything above is too hot, anything below is too cool (although a cooler temperature may work depending on the bean/method).

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   • James says:

     August 7, 2014 at 5:24 am

     Yup, thanks for the clarification Jake!

     Cheers!
     -James

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3. Peter says:

   August 7, 2014 at 1:44 am

   Thanks for the video. I think that I am finally understanding what makes a daily drinker.

   And yes, Mandala is quite popular on Steepster, where they have a fiercely loyal following.

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   • James says:

     August 7, 2014 at 5:27 am

     Hi Peter,

     Thanks for the comment! This one would be a very good daily drinker, the tea next week not as much.

     Cheers!
     -James

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4. tea says:

   March 9, 2015 at 5:54 am

   Notes on blending

   Hong cha leaf grade blending
   (Id assume it applies to puer as well)
   Tips: are higher in caffeine, lighter body/thinner infusion, sweeter (natural sugars)
   Higher Leaf grade: is more attributed to body and richness, texture/mouthfeel, astringency, complexity

   Fermentation adds more complexity to the issue especially since much of it is proprietary trade secret

   My guess is higher leaf will taste woodier especially if darker fermentation maybe more vanillin(vanilla flavor) content if lighter fermentation and Tips will taste bitter while young and probably sweeter maybe fruity as they age.

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   • James says:

     March 9, 2015 at 4:16 pm

     Hi tea,

     Thanks for the comment and notes! Interesting thoughts with ripe pu’erh profiles. I’ll be thinking about those next time I have a drink.

     Cheers!
     -James

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