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Daylon R Thomas drank India Darjeeling Autumn Flush Gopaldhara Red Thunder Gold Black Tea by What-Cha

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I’m back! And I owe Alistair a handful of reviews…

I started with the popular favorite for something interesting in this log, or interesting for the fewer words I’m going to use for future logs and time management.

So this sample from “the champagne of teas” was exceptional and fairly wine like. All the good descriptors have been used like autumn leaf pile, fig, dates, red wine, so on and so forth. I only did it western and grandpa, though I easily seeing it being like a Bai Hao or Oriental Beauty with a savory edge. It can be drying and tannic like a red wine, but it was more akin to a Zin or a sweeter Cab. This tea was distinctively herbal and floral like any other Darjeeling, but the sweet date and fig notes distinguish it along with its buttery viscosity.

I am very tempted to get more of it-even my brother plowed a cup straight despite his more Western cream and sugared palette. If only I didn’t have my sights set on other specific leaves, I might have a small stash of it. I recommend this to Darjeeling snobs and to those looking for a lighter version of a more muscatel tea, maybe Dianhong lovers who want to change it up a bit. It might convert some to Darjeeling, but otherwise, it is a savory black tea to those who search for it.

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I LOVE this Darjeeling – One of my all time favorites! I was just thinking that it’s time for me to order some more.

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I LOVE this Darjeeling – One of my all time favorites! I was just thinking that it’s time for me to order some more.

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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.