infused green (BLC) leaf, left around then infused - feels fruity

I know exactly what you mean but I would say it is more of a berry (fruity) flavor that comes out. It is actually from the oxidation from leaving the leaf sit with the air hitting it. If you plan on making a second infusion you should leave the "root" or enough water so that the leaves stay covered with water and then add your hot water to that for second infusion as it cuts down on oxidation.

Every now and then I enjoy that flavor, and will eek out one last brew from some leaf that has sat a bit too long... but I'd have to say it isn't really "correct" or probably that good to leave leaf sit that long exposed and then re-brew it. Hey, whatever floats the boat though. :)

- Dominic

Which type do you have: the one that looks like snail shells or the one that looks like snail twisted green/white slime tracks

Jim

That sounds like a good idea

Heh, yup, the "call" of the flavor.

D> Which type do you have:

dont think ive had any that were only snail shells, most i had contained both. but as i just experienced it with a green oolong i'm thinking it might be some sort of a "general reaction" of something in wet green leaf + time + air (as Dominic pointed out)

Mine are mutually exclusive. Yesterday I had the green/white slime tracks which I like better of the two. No way is it ever going to taste fruity. With my dry climate nothing is going to react sitting around. More often than not Ill top off infused green teas and enjoy a no fuss cup in the afternoon. That taste is different enough from the brewed taste. My compost pile is always a week behind. At the next PPP I think Im going to take home the infused leaves, dry them out in the sun, and see what I get.

Jim