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drank Thailand 'Jin Xuan' Sticky Rice Oolong Tea by What-Cha
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I noticed today that I’m coming near to the end of my packet here. I drink this guy a lot, and want to gush about it endlessly (much to the concern and confusion of friends and fam), so I guess it was to be expected. Still disappointed that this oolong isn’t self-replenishing.

The weather here was gorgeous today, so I took this to-go with me for a long walk along the beach, and then enjoyed some extra steeps in the afternoon on the patio. Practically perfect.

There isn’t much more to add about this tea that I haven’t said elsewhere. I do love that when the oolong unfurls, the leaves are a Frankensteinian assortment of colours (dark vibrant green, pale green). It’s like they are the scraps of unwanted oolong leftovers that have been baptized and reborn in sticky rice glory. How can you not love them?

Steep Count: 3

A small fly drowned in my third cup, and it was the tea tragedy of the month.

(2016 fall harvest)

Flavors: Butter, Cream, Rice, Vegetal

Preparation
195 °F / 90 °C 1 min, 30 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML
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tea-sipper
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Oooo… this one sounds magic.

Roswell Strange
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LOVE this one.

Evol Ving Ness
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Still disappointed that this oolong isn’t self-replenishing

Sipdowns would be even trickier. Hope to try this one one day.

Crowkettle
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Evol, I’ve already put some a side for you so I don’t accidentally drink it all. :)

Evol Ving Ness
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Ooooh, bless you and your progeny and your tea stashes, CrowKettle. :)

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tea-sipper
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Oooo… this one sounds magic.

Roswell Strange
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LOVE this one.

Evol Ving Ness
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Still disappointed that this oolong isn’t self-replenishing

Sipdowns would be even trickier. Hope to try this one one day.

Crowkettle
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Evol, I’ve already put some a side for you so I don’t accidentally drink it all. :)

Evol Ving Ness
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Ooooh, bless you and your progeny and your tea stashes, CrowKettle. :)

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I started my Steepster loose leaf adventure back in 2012. I can’t say I’m completely new anymore, but I still view oolong as a magical, extraterrestrial creature that unfurls in water.

My favourites are teas like Milk Oolong, Silver Needle,and Japanese Sencha/Gyokuro, or fruity and floral flavoured ones. However, I generally enjoy ALL the teas, including a good old cup of Earl Grey or Breakfast blend.

FAVOURITE INGREDIENTS/NOTES:

DESSERT FLAVOURS
Vanilla, Maple, Caramel, Butterscotch, Cream, Toffee, Nougat, Marzipan, Butter

FRUIT & BERRIES
Citrus Fruits, Passionfruit, Banana, Pineapple, Melons, Blackberry, Raspberry, Currants, Elderberry, Persimmon, Rhubarb..

SPICES
Ginger, Turmeric, Clove-forward chai, Cardamom

AROMATIC & HERBACEOUS NOTES
Sandalwood, Frankincense, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Mints

FLORALS
Lavender, Jasmine, Rose, Lilac, Violet, etc.

VEGGIE/GRAIN NOTES
Spinach, Grass, Hay, Cucumber, Rice, Sweet Potato

Less Preferred Flavours/Ingredients:
Stevia, Apple, Cocoa Nib, Almond, Licorice, Cinnamon-forward blends, Chinese Sencha

Subjective Rating System:
I don’t give a lot of low ratings out, since a) I tend to grab tea I know will appeal to me, and b) I don’t have a lot of strong dislikes.

90-100: Favourites. The Desert Island Teas.
80-89: Loved teas. Possibly staple-worthy.
70-79: Good teas, but I’m less likely to repurchase. Minor quibbles.
60-69: Ok teas. Likely a few preference and/or quality issues.
50-59: Cup of meh. Will do in a pinch.
11-49: Varying levels of undrinkable tea.
1-10: Nightmare tea from the chaos realms. This tea is the embodiment of the primordial swamp, an unholy abomination. It’s very gross and I’m almost positive it doesn’t exist.

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