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I’m procrastinating new teas for one’s I’ve neglected. This one has faded a little, but not much. The few times I’ve had it gong fu were good, and it’s solid western, though a hare too strong depending on how much tea I have. Pineapple malt and a whiff of smoke can describe the overall flavor again, although it’s not a smoked itself. They are just in hints.

I am not sure why I haven’t finished this one. I keep putting it off even though it’s one of my better quality teas with fruity qualities. I think it might be the caffeine content since this one gives me headaches. I don’t know if it’s tea drunkenness of what. Again, it’s ironic because this has a profile I love in my black teas. My drawer’s nearly refilled again, and I’ve mostly drank my blended blacks and Laoshans instead of my pure blacks. I’ve had a few new really good ones, but not a lot of one’s I’ve repeated. I’d rate this one in the 90s, but my mood has it in the 80s. Then again, I have a few green oolongs that haven’t been satisfying me either. Don’t know what my deal is.

Flavors: Floral, Fruity, Malt, Pineapple, Smoke, Sweet, Syrupy

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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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Michigan, USA

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