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drank Exuding Jade #22 by Spirit Tea
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Another Tea Nerd purchase, because I love Shanlinxi, Jin Xuans, and Qin Xin, and was curious about the development. I tried it out 150 ml with 4 grams after 3 minutes, and I didn’t get too much. The tea was generally fruity, kinda floral and a bright yellow, but not very forward. Some lily of the valley in the florals, but not a lot as it took some time to open. The tea somehow was kinda flat and soft in comparison to the nice aroma, and generally like other green oolongs. It wasn’t bad as it lasted 5 cups western, but there’s got to be more to it. I committed to 50 grams dammit, so I best make the most of it.

Flavors: Floral, Freshly Cut Grass, Fruity, Pineapple, Soft

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Leafhopper
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That’s disappointing. Maybe this varietal isn’t popular for a reason. I hope you’re able to dial in the parameters to get a better cup.

Daylon R Thomas
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Not sure about that. I think it’s just new since the cross breeding only began 7 years ago, so it looks like there are still experiments going on. I will be adjusting the parameters. Even the note they wrote about it though was kinda muted-“Like a child, it is not quite either of its parents. Floral, but not tropical floral—silky but not milky—Qin Yun carries longan and pineapple flavors” I was hoping for the tropical flavors, and Pineapple is a tropical flavor by my pallette. I hope for more flavor-I think it could just be finnicky. I haven’t tried Gong Fu, so that might be the best way to go.

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Leafhopper
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That’s disappointing. Maybe this varietal isn’t popular for a reason. I hope you’re able to dial in the parameters to get a better cup.

Daylon R Thomas
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Not sure about that. I think it’s just new since the cross breeding only began 7 years ago, so it looks like there are still experiments going on. I will be adjusting the parameters. Even the note they wrote about it though was kinda muted-“Like a child, it is not quite either of its parents. Floral, but not tropical floral—silky but not milky—Qin Yun carries longan and pineapple flavors” I was hoping for the tropical flavors, and Pineapple is a tropical flavor by my pallette. I hope for more flavor-I think it could just be finnicky. I haven’t tried Gong Fu, so that might be the best way to go.

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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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