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drank Bailin Gongfu Black Tea by Teavivre
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We got our shipment from Teavivre yesterday. This means we have tea face offs to do today. Yay!

So I’m upping the rating one this one because I found I can truly enjoy it more than I had previously thought. Smooth malty grains with sweet caramel/dark chocolate like notes. I think my previous association with beer almost ruined this tea. While it still has the same grain notes I remember, I’ve picked up other flavors that I enjoy. This is rather good, especially since I can enjoy it plain.

Today we had organic vs regular bailin gongfu. Regular wins out for me. It just seems to finesse me where the organic is more bold. Bold is good, but I really enjoy the way the flavors sneak up on me in the regular.
Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 3 min, 0 sec
6 comments
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Bonnie
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Dance Dance! One of the best!

Missy
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I agree :D

Azzrian
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Thank you for that comparison! I LOVE this tea and now I MUST get some of the organic because the way you and Dylan describe it I think I would LOVE it more!

Missy
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Your welcome. I can see you really enjoying the organic more. :D
Azzrian
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Indeed! I will grab some after a recuperation from my recent spending spree lol

tigress_al
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I think I would like the non organic version like you guys do. That is a lot of black tea to drink in one day! How will you ever sleep?

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Bonnie
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Dance Dance! One of the best!

Missy
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I agree :D

Azzrian
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Thank you for that comparison! I LOVE this tea and now I MUST get some of the organic because the way you and Dylan describe it I think I would LOVE it more!

Missy
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Your welcome. I can see you really enjoying the organic more. :D
Azzrian
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Indeed! I will grab some after a recuperation from my recent spending spree lol

tigress_al
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I think I would like the non organic version like you guys do. That is a lot of black tea to drink in one day! How will you ever sleep?

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I’ve discovered I really like the spicy, nutty teas. Some fruity teas are pretty good but they are hit and miss for me. Flower teas really aren’t my thing right now. Seems like my preferences are changing so this may be different in the future.

Tea Rating system:

90 – 100: This is a tea I will always have on hand at work, and at home. I will leave it on altars as offerings of perfection.

80 – 89: This, or one of it’s close cousins, will likely be in my cabinet at home. When this tea runs out, I will buy more. I’ll always wonder if there is something better, but be too afraid to look to stray from home to find it.

70 – 79: Definitely good, but not a clear winner. I enjoy it, I’ll finish it, but I probably won’t buy it again until I’ve exhausted all other versions of this product from any reputable retailer. Though, it may enjoy a resurrection for custom blending.

60 – 69: This tea is okay, but definitely not something I’m going to brew again. I’m going to give what I have left away.

30 – 59: I didn’t finish drinking this tea. I actually poured it out, and went for something else. I’ll still give this tea away, but I’ll do it with a warning and a plead for forgiveness.

0 – 29: This tea is riding securely towards an iceberg at the helm of the failboat. I’ve taken this out of my tea tin, and laid it on a napkin as potpurri. I do not consider it fit for human consumption.

Yes, I did copy this from Dylan. It’s okay we share every thing any ways.

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