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Backlog that is 4 years old…I finished this one really quickly. It took me a minute to get used to the dry qualities combined with the sweater ones, but I really liked it in the end. This tea introduced me to Korean Blacks, which I actually prefer slightly to some Chinese and Japanese blacks. It was this tea that established for me that Korean blacks have a grainy, carob quality. Sometimes they can be a little bit too sweet for me, but I am still very into them. I’ve just been pre-occupied with Taiwanese blacks and Fujian ones as of late.

Leafhopper

I’ve had only one Korean black tea (Jiri Horse from Teabento), and it was full of grainy, chocolate notes as you describe. I was going to get the Korean oolong that What-Cha is carrying right now, but I forgot about it when I placed my order.

Daylon R Thomas

Same from the last order. I targeted my sight on the Rohini Honey Oolong because it looked promising. I wasn’t sure if it was going to be too roasty or not for me.

Leafhopper

I briefly looked at that one as well, but I’m never sure about “experimental” teas from India. Also, 25 g is a lot of tea to get through Western style. If only What-Cha still offered samples!

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Leafhopper

I’ve had only one Korean black tea (Jiri Horse from Teabento), and it was full of grainy, chocolate notes as you describe. I was going to get the Korean oolong that What-Cha is carrying right now, but I forgot about it when I placed my order.

Daylon R Thomas

Same from the last order. I targeted my sight on the Rohini Honey Oolong because it looked promising. I wasn’t sure if it was going to be too roasty or not for me.

Leafhopper

I briefly looked at that one as well, but I’m never sure about “experimental” teas from India. Also, 25 g is a lot of tea to get through Western style. If only What-Cha still offered samples!

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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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