the water temperature is perfectly set
too hot and you burn the delicate leaves
too cold and the full flavour is not exposed
all senses are engaged
appreciate the colour, tone, clarity and texture
smell the tea
woody, earthy, nutty, fruity
slurp in a small amount
hold the tea in your mouth
purse your lips and suck in air
swallow
note the flavours as the tea slides down your throat
an aftertaste
an aftersmell
bitter, sweet, mellow
repeat repeat repeat
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