Name: Drum Mountain White Cloud
Brand: Narien
Type: White tea
Form: Loose leaf
Cost: $9.00 for Two Ounces (quantity discounts available)
Review: The dry leaf of Narien Drum Mountain White Cloud is a lovely mix of green and silver, with a spicy sweet nose that recalls both basil and mint. Be warned, however: If this tea is prepared according to package instructions, the result is an almost clear liquor with none of the sweetness of the nose and not a lot of flavor.
When prepared in a gaiwan, however, the tea blooms into a sweet, sophisticated, pale green, mildly astringent brew with the flavor of snap peas, and a light, but satisfying, mouthfeel. A very tasty white tea indeed.
Recommendation: This tea requires a bit of work to get the best flavor, so not recommended for newbies. It loses a lot of its character if prepared according to package directions (in a teapot).
Gaiwan preparation is your best bet: Use a fair amount of leaf, and infuse at about 165 degrees for 1 minute. Leave the gaiwan uncovered during infusion for best results. This is another delicate tea that needs to be consumed on its own, not with food.
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