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This morning I woke up with a neck so sore that I am not certain it’s the same one I went to bed with. I nearly scrapped all of my plans for today to pencil in some therapeutic wallowing but was unexpectedly revitalized just in time to make it to a library presentation on obituary-writing. For my bravery, I believe I have earned the selection of a new tea from my admittedly overstocked cabinet while I reflect on my fondest memories of myself to immortalize.

I was uncertain how a oolong would respond to my unsophisticated methods, but this one clearly needs no help. I was stunned by the richness and fullness of the aroma, warm and intensely nutty – walnut or brazil maybe – with a vegetal or hay-like sweetness that clings coolly in your mouth. Near the bottom of the cup, I got a much more specific read on it that took me back to a barbershop-turned-bar where I once had a carrot juice cocktail and a dish of perfectly steamed edamame which, minus the delectable sprinkling of everything bagel seasoning that I have preferred on my edamame ever since, tasted not dissimilar to this tea.

Flavors: Hay, Nuts, Soybean, Straw, Vegetal

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 3 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML
ashmanra

I love TKY. Have you tried their Dong Ding? It is really good.

"Youngest"

@ashmanra I bought their oolong sampler, I think that’s one of them!

ashmanra

Yaaaaaaay!

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ashmanra

I love TKY. Have you tried their Dong Ding? It is really good.

"Youngest"

@ashmanra I bought their oolong sampler, I think that’s one of them!

ashmanra

Yaaaaaaay!

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