1725 Tasting Notes

Looks exactly as advertised. Got some, and it’s good. Only did one mug 8 oz for 30 secs, and it has the vibes of a Bourbon caramel/booze filled chocolate bottle that you might find at Xmas time. Tasty. Black tea provides a malty base with the vanilla, and the milk oolong makes it creamier in texture. I taste a little bit of the oolong, but the black tea is leading.

It’s good, but I need more time on it to see what icing the tea does to the flavor. It’s original blending the oolong and black together and makes a much more balanced vanilla tea, though it’s only slightly different than other vanilla teas I’ve had. I like the boozy flavor profile. I’m liking Eyes of Green a little bit more so far. I’m curious about how the Morning Sex one compares. Since the black tea profile is the most prominent, it’s going to take some time for me to finish this one down.

Flavors: Bourbon, Caramel, Chocolate, Creamy, Malty, Milk, Rum, Vanilla

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Eyed this for a while, and decided to reward myself for the end of doing summer school. I also had a coupon.

So trying it out, it’s probably the most floral tea I’ve had from Wang which is saying something. I did a 15 sec rinse, then followed the 55,45, 55 parameters closely, and it lost a little bit of power after two more steeps for one minute and two minutes.

The tea itself was comparable to a scented tea in terms of how immense some of its florals were despite being a very light tea. Here’s their own notes, and I’ll comment my own spin on them below:
-Wild ginger flower
-Magnolia flower
-Jasmine flower
-Gardenia flower
-Betel nut flower
-Chinese violet
-Fresh milk
-Ripe red apple
-Dried kelp
-Cream
In other words, floral bomb! If I were to blind taste it though, I would have guessed this were a Baozhong or a four seasons of spring style tea. I personally guessed lilac and orchid in terms of overall flavor, but the florals kept shifting. It’s definitely got the florals they list for sure. It’s a cacophony of white and purple flowers. It’s interesting they noted red apple, since it had a watery fresh thinness that red apples have.

So this tea definitely had flavor, but it’s not as fruity or even vegetal as other Taiwanese oolong I had. This tea was drinkable perfume that wasn’t too harsh. Heady, yes, but not cloying. A part of me wishes I got more of the Jasmine Shan Linxi since that’s floral and fruity, yet I’m actually glad I tried this one. In terms of season, I think this one may be better to drink during winter and spring. It’s fresh enough for summer, but the floral water character would go well with the visuals of dew drops turning into ice, or resurrecting dead flowers in waking spring. Yes, that was too dramatic and florid of a description. Floral is the theme of this one.

Final tasting note: Florid.

Flavors: Creamy, Floral, Flowers, Gardenias, Green, Jasmine, Magnolia, Orchid, Red Apple, Spring Water, Violet, Watery

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I finally got my hands on Silk Tea Co. teas. I got this and On the Rocks. and even got a free sample of the strawberry vanilla rooibos blend offered. Nice!

I have quite a few lemon teas already since I basically got some at Roswell’s suggestion lol, but this one what I hope a lemon creme tea tastes like. I’ve had two cups of it so far, and it’s really well balanced. The smell is decadent like a fancy dessert, or a panna cotta style one with nutty undertones. I could smell this stuff for hours- almond, vanilla, lemon, and pistachio all in one. The taste is much the same in steep one and two so far. 2 minutes, and just under 3 minutes. I’m actually surprised that I got the pistachio at all. Some of it is highlighted because of the almond notes, but I get them pretty clearly. Sometimes, I think of spumoni with this blend. There are certain similarities to the Spumoni Quarter to tea blend actually, but this one is still primarily a lemon creme/custard style flavor.

I also really like the inclusion of cardamom in this one. Cardamom is one of my favorite spices, but it’s a make or break spice in a lot of teas. This one serves to sweeten up the tea and accent the nutty tone and vanilla. It’s not obvious, and it beefs up the vanilla into the nutty finish. I’m impressed with that.

I’m curious about this one as an iced tea, but I definitely do not regretting getting this one. It’s nice for the summer despite the heat, and I’m enjoying it hot. I can see rating this one higher in the future. For now, I’m fairly happy with it. It’s one of the few pistachio teas or almond teas that has not disappointed me. I also think the black and green teas balance each other out.

Flavors: Almond, Bergamot, Cardamom, Cream, Creamy, Custard, Green, Lemon, Pistachio, Vanilla

tea-sipper

Thanks for mentioning A Quarter to Tea’s Spumoni! That was one of my faves.

ashmanra

This sounds a lot like Lemon Biscotti from Tin Roof Teas, which is the same as Almond Lemon Pancotta (I think that’s the name) from…Ann Marie’s Teas? Again, not sure of the name! But both are on Steepster.

ashmanra

Not the same, though, as those two don’t contain green tea.

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98

I’m drinking this one in honor of the last House of the Dragon episode as I’m about to watch. This tea is hands down the best Lapsang tea I’ve ever had. Sweet, complex, layered, and with just the right of smoke and more decadent flavors. I love the caramel brown sugar notes of this one soo much. I’ve been holding on to it. I still have way too much tea, but this is one I want to keep around and savor.

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98

This one and the pineapple one, the Lychee black, and the summer jasmine black are all my favorites. I couldn’t get enough of this one. It’s soooo juicy hot and cold brewed. I also got a minimum of four resteeps for it without losing much lustre. The orchid notes of the TGY blend very well with it. This particular fruit oolong is greener and fresher than some of the other blends. I don’t know if it’s the lychee, or what. I wish I got more of this one, even though I got a whole box of it. Definitely a top tea for the year so far. I feel so basic that I’m enjoying this more than some of my high quality Gaoshan too.

Flavors: Floral, Fruity, Juicy, Lychee, Orchids

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92

Backlog Sipdown from a few days ago. Soooo goood. Fruity, dark, and honey sweet with the cool starflower floral. I personlly wouldn’t buy more than a sample of it it, but definitely worth trying. Thank you DERK!

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drank Bali Bliss by Magic Hour
1725 tasting notes

Sipdown yesterday. Rebrewed western three times. This was probably one of my favorites of the Wanderlust Teas. Melon, coconut, ginger goodness. I was waiting to drink it up. Glad I did it in the summer. I may reorder this one in the future. It’s just so pricey…

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I decided to splurge on a 7 Teahouse order to get full boxes of this one, the lychee oolong and black, and the regular Jasmine Black which is not the same as the Summer Jasmine Black. They also included a fair number of bags for me to sample.

This one is easily a new favorite. It’s like a darker version of the Dole Whip Icecream. It’s still a greener oolong, but there’s a little bit of roast or oxidation in the leaves that makes nuttier and fuller bodied. I expected something closer to the lychee, but it’s a welcomed suprise that makes it stand out. It’s like a super ripe pineapple in profile. Later rebrews western bring out more of the oolong and less pineapple, but it’s good oolong. There’s some floral elements, but they’re not prominent so far for me except orchid and general TGY notes.

Definitely a winner and one I’d consider getting more of for my cupboard. I’m biased to pineapple and oolong anyway.

Flavors: Green, Juicy, Nuts, Nutty, Pineapple, Roasty, Smooth, Sweet

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A little bit grassier this time around for the year 2024. I got a nice sample which I deeply appreciate it. It had more water chestnut and kelpish qualities this time, and the later steeps had more florals and fruity notes. I kept on getting lemon more this time. I didn’t really get peach until steep 5. I brewed it a weird combo between western and gong fu. I oversteeped it a little bit at first, but then flash steeped until I lenghted it again, even after a short rinse in the beginning. I’m curious how 2024 is panning out as an oolong season overall. The things I’ve read have been kinda mixed this particular year despite being a dragon year.

Leafhopper

I didn’t think their higher elevation 2024 teas were out in time for the sale. I’m also wondering what the spring harvest is like this year.

Daylon R Thomas

The Dayuling did for sure.

Leafhopper

I checked their site and both the DYL and FSS are from 2024 now. I’m actually kind of glad I didn’t see this in time to buy even more tea.

Marshall Weber

Dang I wish the FSS was out when I made my last order. Would definitely buy some if I didn’t just order a boatload of tea haha. I’m glad you like it :)

Leafhopper

Wang’s FSS is really peachy, which is something I enjoy. I read on TeaForum that in general, the spring gaoshan harvest was good this year, unlike the 2023 harvest.

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85

I really like this one. I’m so thankful for the minisample-now I’d definitely reorder some next time.

I was worried it would be too earthy and herbaceous, but even opening the bag, the earthy elements compliment the orange and the lavender very well. The cocoa beans actually prevent the orange and lavender tasting soapy which what I was worried about. The Pu-Erh is also not prevalent, with maybe a mushroom earth quality that is occasionally there, but it’s not forward in the taste at all.

Drinking it up 2-3 minutes ish western, orange and lavender are immediate in the smell followed by earth and chocoalte. Drinking it, Orange and Chocolate lead the start, and the end in the finish with a very balanced creamy lavender. The overall vibe of the tea tastes like a Terry’s Chocolate orange infused with lavender. It’s not too malty, and it’s not bitter at all.

I like floral and desserty teas, and I personally really like this one because it’s very balanced. I can see it being too faint for some people and the chocolate may not be forward enough, but any tea with lavender is going to be a hit or miss for people. It actually chills me out and I wouldn’t mind having some on hand.

Flavors: Chocolate, Cocoa, Earth, Lavender, Orange, Smooth

ashmanra

With that name, I never would have guessed it would have orange and lavender. Sounds like a good blend.

eastkyteaguy

I just find it amusing that there is a tribute to Dark Tranquillity in tea form.

Daylon R Thomas

If you’ve heard of them, Brtualiteas is a NJ small company that does Horror and Metal themed teas flavored teas. Violet Cremes is my favorite from them. They’ve got all sorts of punny names.

eastkyteaguy

I do like puns.

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First Off, Current Targets:

Whispering Pines Alice
Good Luxurious Work Teas
Wang Family’s Jasmine Shanlinxi
Spring, Winter Taiwan High Mountain Oolongs

Dislikes: Heavy Tannin, Astringency, Bitterness, or Fake Flavor, Overly herby herbal or aged teas

Picky with: Higher Oxidation Oolongs, Red Oolongs (Some I love, others give me headaches or are almost too sweet), Mint Teas

Currently, my stash is overflowing. Among my favorites are What-Cha’s Lishan Black, Amber Gaba Oolong, Lishan Oolong, Qilan Oolong, White Rhino, Kenya Silver Needle, Tong Mu Lapsang Black (Unsmoked); Whispering Pines Alice, Taiwanese Assam, Wang’s Shanlinxi, Cuifeng, Dayuling, Jasmine Shan Lin Xi; Beautiful Taiwan Tea Co.“Old Style” Dong Ding, Mandala Milk Oolong; Paru’s Milk Oolong

Me:

I am an MSU graduate, and current alternative ed. high school social studies and history teacher. I formerly minored in anthropology, and I love Egyptian and classical history. I love to read, write, draw, paint, sculpt, fence(with a sword), practice calisthenics on rings, lift weights, workout, relax, and drink a cuppa tea…or twenty.

I’ve been drinking green and black teas ever since I was little living in Hawaii. Eastern Asian influence was prominent with my friends and where I grew up, so I’ve been exposed to some tea culture at a young age. I’ve come a long way since I began on steepster and now drink most teas gong fu, especially oolong. Any tea that is naturally creamy, fruity, or sweet without a lot of added flavoring ranks as a must have for me. I also love black teas and dark oolongs with the elusive “cocoa” note. My favorites are lighter Earl Greys, some white teas like What-Cha’s Kenyan offerings, most Hong-Cha’s, darker Darjeelings, almost anything from Nepal, Green Shan Lin Xi’s, and Greener Dong Dings. I’m in the process of trying Alishan’s. I also tend to really enjoy Yunnan Black or Red teas and white teas. I’m pickier with other teas like chamomile, green teas, and Masalas among several.

I used to give ratings, but now I only rate teas that have a strong impression on me. If I really like it, I’ll write it down.

I’ll enjoy a tea almost no matter what, even if the purpose is more medicinal, for it is my truest vice and addiction.

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