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Daylon R Thomas drank China Fujian Tong Mu Wild Lapsang Souchong Black Tea by What-Cha

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I know Amanda added this before. Anyway, Backlog.

I just continued venturing into the world of Lapsangs and found that I actually really like them….they might be a favorite varietal. After Amanda’s ecstatic review on her blog, I decided to throw in a sample with my What-Cha order. She got vanilla, cocoa and heavy citrus and compared it to a Qilan. I got smooth texture, malt, a slight cocoa taste, and an infusion between lemon and orange peel. Yes, it definitely reminded me of a Qilan, but darker. It was still mega smooth and super tasty.

The tea snobs would be happy with this tea and so would newbie tea drinkers enjoy it, but citrus can be dividing for some people. The citrus taste in this tea is almost strong enough to call a flavor in my opinion, but it still tastes like black tea.

I do love this tea and would want it on hand, but I might not buy a large amount of it because of the price and prefer to savor it. That might change as soon as I have it again.

…I had it again with a shorter steep. It was about 30 seconds. I let it brew to lighter yellowish brown maple color, and then had it, and the citrus peel with vanilla and cocoa came through. Now I understand why Amanda was raving. I’d get more of this too.

The rebrew on the second and third time are also fairly complex. Citrus peel and vanilla with a smooth cocoa background. Dang this is good.

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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.