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Daylon R Thomas drank Ali Mountain Oolong by Golden Tea Leaf Co.

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Tumbler test! And…it did quite well.

Here’s what I did: 13 oz in my 16 oz tea tumbler and used some hot water. The tumbler was getting a little bit too hot, so after a little over 4 minutes, I poured 7 oz into a cup and kept the rest in the bottle. I was surprised to find that the florals were actually emphasized in both the bottle and what was poured out of the bottle. The milky texture was still there, but the florals were accented-albeit lighlty. Still no astringency or bitterness.

Another round-and I have no idea how long I soaked this batch, and the results were also pretty nice. It was a little more vegetal, but still milky. After a few more minutes, the florals returned and the brew was lighter and mildly sweet. It absorbed a little bit of the previously flavored oolong in that bit, but no means bad.

So this confirms I could probably drink this going from class to class. I actually liked how this tea brewed more in the tumbler than in a tea pot. I should have figured given how light this tea is and my experience with some similar teas. I do confess that I might be bad and add a little bit of vanilla beans to a small batch so that I can maybe accent the florals and milky mouth feel. Here’s to experimenting!

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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.