Bio
First Off, Current Targets:
Taiwan Sourcing Luxurious Jade Sampler (FRICKIN’ PRICEY)
Taiwan Sourcing Longhan Nectar Red Oolong
The best Alishan and or Lishan for the best price
The best Jade Oolong Period.
The best Dancong Period.
What-Cha:
Nepal Jun Chiyabari ‘Himalayan Tippy’ Black Tea
Lishan (I’m always stocking up on it)
My wish list is fairly accurate though it is broad.
Current Favorites:
Shang Tea/Phoenix Tea:
Tangerine Blossom
Golden Tea Leaf Company:
Iris Orchid Dancong Oolong
Dung Ting Oolong (green)
Ali Mountain Oolong
What-Cha:
Taiwan Amber GABA Oolong
Vietnam Red Buffalo Oolong
China Yunnan Pure Bud Golden Snail Black Tea
Taiwan Lishan Oolong
Kenya ‘Rhino’ Premium White Tea
Hugo Tea: Vanilla Black Chai
Liquid Proust Teas:
French Toast Dianhong
Nostalgia
Floating Leaves Tea:
Dayuling
Beautiful Taiwan Tea Co.:
“Old Style” Dong Ding
Me:
I am an MSU graduate about to become a 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), 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 with a dominant Eastern Asian influence. 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.
Location
Michigan, USA
HI! with tea nugget, it’s important to use 2 to 3 10 second rinses with the hottest water possible. When steeping, I usually use steeps of 30 to 40 seconds for a few infusions and then up the time from there. The mushroomy, briny (fishy) smell you are getting happens in a young ripe tea and is often dissipated with the rinses.
Yep, I did two ten second rinses with when my water was boiling so hot that steam was escaping the lid. I think that I should have probably done three rinses to get a better profile. Thank you, Garret!