Here’s to my other insatiable desire for ‘chocolate note’ black tea!

And backlog. What-Cha describes it having a carob profile, and I agree for the most part. I was surprised at how much this tea reminded me of an Assam in its smooth quality. The carob like notes are closer to an Assam. It also has a fruity, chocolate covered raisin aftertaste. Oddly enough, I’ve had the same taste in some coffee from Java. Could be my imagination. More carob and malt in the overall body. It’s a little too strong for my tastes, but I will again play around with the sample. When don’t I play around with the brewing parameters anyway?

Evol Ving Ness

Oh man, are you drinking all these now, tonight?

Daylon R Thomas

No. The ones I drank today are: leftover brewed Taiwan Milk Oolong from What-Cha, Oollo Baozhong, a Hawaiian tea that tasted like a Baozhong (Mauna Kea Green). Tonight: the Chou Shi, the Pine Oolong, and now UNYtea’s Alishan.

Daylon R Thomas

I am on a search for “the perfect green affordable oolong” AGAIN and totally neglected Andrew’s wise advise on them. I listened to him for a few months, then I went green oolong crazy again. I’m convinced its a seasonal thing. I love Taiwan green oolongs, but since they are so weather dependent and so delicate, finding a lasting staple of one is a pain in the wallet. Turned out I wanted ALishan or a Lishan, but every single time I have those varieties, the taste is different.

Evol Ving Ness

Impressive nonetheless. I’d be up till Tuesday with this lineup.

Evol Ving Ness

Non-attachment. I suspect that is the key. Each moment is unique. Each breath is unique.

Evol Ving Ness

What was Andrew’s wise advice on them?

Daylon R Thomas

To be careful and not splerge on them because they can become incredibly expensive.

ashmanra

I don’t know if this is what you are after, but I love Premium Silky Green from Bird Pick Tea, which they have listed as a green tea but which is without doubt (see lots of reviews) a green oolong. It is so buttery and delicious. If I ever get my cupboard whittled down I will buy some more.

Evol Ving Ness

Ah! I am guessing that we’ve all been ignoring that advice then.

And ashmanra, I am writing that one down on my future—distant future—purchase list. Thanks for the tip.

Daylon R Thomas

I’ve seen it. I’m pretty damn sure it’s a Jin Xuan-which have all been hit or misses for me. I did want to try it eventually.

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Evol Ving Ness

Oh man, are you drinking all these now, tonight?

Daylon R Thomas

No. The ones I drank today are: leftover brewed Taiwan Milk Oolong from What-Cha, Oollo Baozhong, a Hawaiian tea that tasted like a Baozhong (Mauna Kea Green). Tonight: the Chou Shi, the Pine Oolong, and now UNYtea’s Alishan.

Daylon R Thomas

I am on a search for “the perfect green affordable oolong” AGAIN and totally neglected Andrew’s wise advise on them. I listened to him for a few months, then I went green oolong crazy again. I’m convinced its a seasonal thing. I love Taiwan green oolongs, but since they are so weather dependent and so delicate, finding a lasting staple of one is a pain in the wallet. Turned out I wanted ALishan or a Lishan, but every single time I have those varieties, the taste is different.

Evol Ving Ness

Impressive nonetheless. I’d be up till Tuesday with this lineup.

Evol Ving Ness

Non-attachment. I suspect that is the key. Each moment is unique. Each breath is unique.

Evol Ving Ness

What was Andrew’s wise advice on them?

Daylon R Thomas

To be careful and not splerge on them because they can become incredibly expensive.

ashmanra

I don’t know if this is what you are after, but I love Premium Silky Green from Bird Pick Tea, which they have listed as a green tea but which is without doubt (see lots of reviews) a green oolong. It is so buttery and delicious. If I ever get my cupboard whittled down I will buy some more.

Evol Ving Ness

Ah! I am guessing that we’ve all been ignoring that advice then.

And ashmanra, I am writing that one down on my future—distant future—purchase list. Thanks for the tip.

Daylon R Thomas

I’ve seen it. I’m pretty damn sure it’s a Jin Xuan-which have all been hit or misses for me. I did want to try it eventually.

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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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