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Daylon R Thomas drank Kenya Golden Tips Black Tea by What-Cha

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I’m surprised this was not on Steepster. Like the website says, this is basically a more robust version of a silver needle, namely the other white teas that is offered by What-Cha from Kenya. It has a melon taste through every brew-western, gong fu, or grandpa. Every once in a while, it was sweet enough to have a Fruit Loop soaked milk taste. It was a little malty, but barely. It is something that I definitely recommend for a tumbler.

As much as I liked this tea, I was not as impressed with it as I was with the White Rhino. The quality of the tea is still great and one that I am very happy to have purchased, but I can get the same melon flavors with more dimension in the White Rhino. This tea pretty much stays the same throughout with its melon character and syrupy body. There is never a trace of bitterness or astringency to be found, and this tea can be difficult to over brew if you use less leaves.

This is a very unique black tea with a white tea lightness, but without a white teas subtlety. What-Cha always offers high quality teas and this is no exception. It might make some people go “What?” and it might be better for some with a little bit of sugar. White Rhino continues to be my favorite.

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What-Cha is my favorite tea company bar none! White Rhino is fantastic!

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What-Cha is my favorite tea company bar none! White Rhino is fantastic!

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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.