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drank Premium Taiwanese Assam by Whispering Pines Tea Company
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I seriously haven’t written a note on this one yet? Fail.

Anyway, it’s hands down one of the best Assams I’ve had. The caramelized brown sugar note really does me in, and I cannot pin down the rest of the top of my head other than being fairly fruity, and well, Assam like and sweet like dark chocolate or cocoa nibs. I feel like I have to check my bloodsugar with it. It does have the rounded raisin-malt taste of a good Assam, but it barely becomes astringent keeps a unique sweetness that few teas have. Now, the tea can become bitter or astringent if I mess around to much, but for the most part, it’s a forgiving tea with less leaves. It’s been my go to breakfast tea so far. Deserves the praise indeed.

I think this teas covered in detail, but since I have a decent amount of it, I’ll probably write about it pretty often. I’ve stayed towards a western style in a french press as of late, but even then, I easily get 4-6 cups out of it. Very, very good. I do like the Wild Mountain a little more, but I drink this one more often. I am excited to see how the Guan Yin turns out when people write about it. It’s a shame I’m over budget for tea.
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Kawaii433
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Yes, yes! This is great tea :D. Yesterday was my first time ever trying it. I love the Jin Guan Yin too. :D

Whispering Pines Tea Company
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Happy you’re enjoying this tea (both of ya)! Daylon, I would highly highly suggest the JGY black…I think it’s probably the best kept secret on my site right now – not many people buy it yet but it’s ridiculously yum.

Kawaii433
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I had the JGY black again today. It is “ridiculously yum” :D. Glad I got two for now. I just had a feeling… ^^

Kittenna
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Didn’t need to see this! >.>

Kawaii433
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hehe Kittena. You know, I said I wasn’t going to buy any more tea till I get more sipdowns, and then I got an email…

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Kawaii433
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Yes, yes! This is great tea :D. Yesterday was my first time ever trying it. I love the Jin Guan Yin too. :D

Whispering Pines Tea Company
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Happy you’re enjoying this tea (both of ya)! Daylon, I would highly highly suggest the JGY black…I think it’s probably the best kept secret on my site right now – not many people buy it yet but it’s ridiculously yum.

Kawaii433
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I had the JGY black again today. It is “ridiculously yum” :D. Glad I got two for now. I just had a feeling… ^^

Kittenna
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Didn’t need to see this! >.>

Kawaii433
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hehe Kittena. You know, I said I wasn’t going to buy any more tea till I get more sipdowns, and then I got an email…

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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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