75

Why do oolongs always open up a month after you open the bag? Seriously, every gaoshan oolong becomes 10% better after I first try it.

Anyway, I grandpa styled this at my placement school last week and the fruit and floral notes were heavy amidst crisp lettuce ones. Basically, the rating would go from a 75-80 based on how it lushly improved. It also gave me a little bit of a caffiene rush, especially considering the earlier Fog Cutter cuppa joe pumpin’ through my veins…I’m a student teacher, don’t judge me.

Evol Ving Ness

I’m a student teacher, don’t judge me.

:) :)

eastkyteaguy

I used to be a student teacher. Feel free to judge me. :)

Daylon R Thomas

Lol Mr. English. Mr. Proust was also a teacher. There are so many of us on this site. We put the “tea” in “teacher”.

eastkyteaguy

Daylon, the funny thing is I actually mostly taught social studies. I went into education via the alternative certification route (M.A.T. instead of M. Ed.) and I was eligible to teach social studies because I had 30+ hours of general social science coursework as an undergraduate. I was bored with English at the time and wanted a change, so I decided to do my primary certification in middle and secondary grades social studies instead.

eastkyteaguy

I also graduated from MSU, just not your MSU. For clarity’s sake, it was Morehead State University. Go Eagles, I guess…

Daylon R Thomas

That is not surprising, actually lol. A lot of us are social studies on here. So do you have the full MAT as your master’s, and how many years did you teach? My MSU only gives me 9 credits for a graduate degree…I have many critiques though there are aspects that I like about the program.

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Evol Ving Ness

I’m a student teacher, don’t judge me.

:) :)

eastkyteaguy

I used to be a student teacher. Feel free to judge me. :)

Daylon R Thomas

Lol Mr. English. Mr. Proust was also a teacher. There are so many of us on this site. We put the “tea” in “teacher”.

eastkyteaguy

Daylon, the funny thing is I actually mostly taught social studies. I went into education via the alternative certification route (M.A.T. instead of M. Ed.) and I was eligible to teach social studies because I had 30+ hours of general social science coursework as an undergraduate. I was bored with English at the time and wanted a change, so I decided to do my primary certification in middle and secondary grades social studies instead.

eastkyteaguy

I also graduated from MSU, just not your MSU. For clarity’s sake, it was Morehead State University. Go Eagles, I guess…

Daylon R Thomas

That is not surprising, actually lol. A lot of us are social studies on here. So do you have the full MAT as your master’s, and how many years did you teach? My MSU only gives me 9 credits for a graduate degree…I have many critiques though there are aspects that I like about the program.

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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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