Spot the black sheep! This set of four anonymized teas are of very similar categories, but one has been processed differently. Identifying it, and learning what can distinguish teas of this second category will be the taster's main challenge here.
The samples arrive in pouches numbered from #1 to #4. Along with the samples, you will receive a link to a page that will reveal the name and nature of the teas, to be viewed after the tasting.
Some questions to ask oneself while tasting Set #2 are:
For an extra challenge, have someone else prepare the infusions or prepare them without looking at the leaves. Try to answer the relevant questions above. (See our video Find the Black Sheep for techniques for doing blind tastings by yourself.)
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For the best blind tasting experience, brew in a ceramic gaiwan in gongfu cha style.