Today’s first of April tea review is a brand new tea from OWLAI – 2022 Taste of the Mines. This heicha is a wild new venture into the tea world, so let’s dig in!
2022 Taste of the Mines is a beautiful fu brick that is made from whole tea leaves that have been compressed into a dense, geode brick-like shape. Like all Fu bricks, the exterior is covered in gold mold, but this brick also has a coating of rock crystals. Depending on where you break off a slice, you’ll find interesting caverns of tea gems.
I used 2-3 grams of tea in 50ml of hot water, steeped in a gaiwan swirled in a circular motion, as per OWLAI instructions. The fragrance that emerges is musky and sour while the broth is an oily sheen.
Tasting of 2022 Taste of the Mines Fu Brick Geode
Taste of the Mines has notes of musky umami truffles, chocolate, metallic minerals, and sour pickles to create a unique and flavorful tea. This heicha has a strong, earthy flavor with complexity and balance. The musk and pickles add a unique and interesting flavor to the tea, while the chocolate adds a touch of sugary sweetness.
Here are some of the pros and cons of Taste fo the Mines, a fu brick shaped as a geode:
Pros:
- Made from whole tea leaves that are compressed into a dense shape
- Rich, flavorful tea with notes of savory, sweet, pungent, and musky.
- Great choice for those who prefer a sweeter tea
- Best brewed in a traditional gaiwan or gongfu tea set
- Caffeine Free
- Affordable
- Improves digestion, reduces stress levels, and reduces the risk of cancer
Cons:
- May not be to everyone’s taste
- Contains Caffeine
- Can be a bit pricey
Overall, I would highly recommend fu brick shaped as a geode to anyone who is looking for a delicious and flavorful tea. The tea is perfect for any time of day, and it is sure to please even the most discerning tea drinkers.
(Drafted by GoogleBard and ChatGPT then painstakingly made coherent by Oolong Owl. Images from BingAI. This AI stuff is a one time thing for 2023 April Fools as obviously AI has no sense of taste and pulls info from clickbait garbage sites. Please support your favorite creative creators.)
