Intergalactic Tea

What a treat! This is a multifaceted sensation best enjoyed involving a lidded vessel to cup the heavenly scent of this tea that collects in its vapours, as well as sufficient time to indulge in its flavours. The vanilla plays a strange game with the shu, as it comes out in stronger force with unexpexted brews (I think it was the third and the seventh for me; your mileage may vary). I took someone unfamiliar with shu on this journey with me, and it was such a wild and delightful trip I think I’ve converted them. Happy drinking to all who taste this!

Marvellous! As soon as you undo the wrapper, you’re hit with a sweet sticky rice scent. You need only chip off a little of this dense, flaky pressing for several little cups of marvellous tea. I got to about 6 brews, but I drink this at quite weak concentrations. This is a dessert of a tea!

This is perfect to drink at my desk during work! Great way to try different shu for a new tea enthusiast.

I'd definitely buy a larger version if it was available. I was hesitant to order, but Intergalactic tea was a great experience! Looking forward to trying the rest of my order.

Love this tea. Attacked the package upon arrival. Thanks for the gracious sample. Sean! Be back for more tea soon.

An intense, complex tea that opens and invites as you progress through steepings. The first is somewhat bitter and maybe dusty; the second speaks of old leather and dark chocolate with a deep, long, sweet finish. The third steeping? I'm pouring now and look forward to discovering what awaits.

Very mild white but nice.

Great little grab bag. Gotta love a surprise, like a kid at Christmas. Nice teas.

Love this interesting tea! It’s tangy, sour, sweet, and has minerality riding a wave on your tongue. Please get this stuff and keep it in stock, please. I’m hooked! Brewing my last, smiling because of the reorder. Thanks Sean. You’re Awesome🙏🏻

Just an awesome little selection of shu! Enough variety to play with, and enough repetition to enjoy a different day. Two thumbs way up; will brew again.

The best part was the aftertaste… a light zing in the tongue like when eating blackberries and a cooking sensation. I love how the dragon balls from Intergalactic are so easy to break apart just with a quick rinse and 30s steaming.

I got a dragonball of this as a sample in a previous order and this is one *smooth* shu! All the rich mushroomy dirt I love in a good puer with *zero* funk or fishy notes, even when steeped for around a minute (by accident because ADHD lol).

Method: gaiwan
Temp: 212f
Steep: 20 sec

I got a coin included in my order as a free sample it was an enjoyable tea but far more forward than I typically enjoy my shu. I assume this was due to a higher bud content as it quickly faded to a mineral sweetness my actual rating for it is 4.5 based purely on my personal preference. Others may also have a different experience than me if they brew this tea as a western style or cold brew as I brewed this tea using gongfu methodology. Still a very pleasant tea.

So bright, citrusy, delicious. Highly recommend. I believe this is a peony style white. I was pleasantly surprised as I had it in mind that it was a shou mei. Very good, I want more!

I love this tea. It has the slightest hints of a black (red) tea from the purple leaves but all the mellow sweetness of a white. Such an interesting blend, thank you.

I got the fish cup and it's an adorable small cup that would be great for sampling tea. I found it cool. When you shine light through, the walls near the rim are thicker by a tiniest amount. So much fine detail!