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Daylon R Thomas drank Spring 2022 Dayuling by Bok

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Tumbler styled the actual 2022 version, and it’s not as complex as the fresher 2023 crop, but it’s got more fruitiness than I expected. Pineapple popped in and out for sure with the usual fresh spinach feeling you get from most high mountain oolongs-AKA green tea for snobs, but I got more florals I like too. I almost hit my finger on plumeria, but not quite. Jasmine and orchid did appear in rebrew number 2 and 3 of this quasi-grandpa western style. I just let the 4 grams sit in my thermo with 190 F hot water and refilled it with hot water.

I will see I got more citrus than pineapple personally. It swung between orange and lemon for me. It’s not the top Dayuling I’ve had, but it’s one I’d easily rank higher compared to some of the oolongs I’ve had as of late. The flavors did change along as it cooled and brewed, so there’s more to it that I got to enjoy despite lazy styling it. I think I’ve got a little bit left of it for maybe one or two gong fu sessions.

Flavors: Butter, Creamy, Floral, Freshly Cut Grass, Grass, Green, Jasmine, Lemon, Lemon Zest, Orchid, Pineapple, Plumeria

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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.