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Daylon R Thomas drank Da Yu Ling Precious Consort by Spirit Tea

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I’ve kept coming back to this one, and can’t decide if I want more…..which is insane. Spring and fall are my spending months. Oh well.

It works western, but it’s best gong fu. I tried doing it grandpa in my gong fu 2 go tumbler, and it was crystaline grass water with some sour apple qualities, that turned into a very tart sour sheng like second and third mug after refills. I used less leaf in a more standard brewer, and I got the apricot, apple, crispness, snap peas, and grassy notes smoothened over by a little bit of honey and coconut viscosity.

It’s a forgiving tea, though the shorter steeps realise each flavor further. It’s tumbler performance makes me want to rate it a little lower, but it’s hovering between an 88-95 for me. I’m going to be very sad when I finish it off, but I don’t have the same obsession with other oolongs yet. Key word: yeeeeettttt…

Flavors: Apple, Floral, Freshly Cut Grass, Fruity, Honey, Honeydew, Lychee, Pleasantly Sour

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Daylon R Thomas 3 years ago

I will still keep some around for a future swap because the lighter gui fei style makes it unique. I need to figure out the ratio for tumbler. It’s still better gong fu and higher than mid tier. You are right, though, there are better teas.

Leafhopper 3 years ago

Thanks! It’ll be nice to try this tea eventually without the ridiculous shipping cost to Canada.

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Leafhopper 3 years ago

Sounds like this is a good tea, but not a great one. That makes me feel better for missing out.

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Leafhopper 3 years ago

Thanks! It’ll be nice to try this tea eventually without the ridiculous shipping cost to Canada.

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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.