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drank Taiwan Amber GABA Oolong Tea by What-Cha
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Rock sugar vanilla goodness, you are home.

I highly recommend this GABA because very few will have the crystalline sugar notes and mineral texture this one possess, and it is one of the most flexible teas with the minimal amount of leaves used possible. Less leaves and steep time bring out the sweeter fruitier notes, and longer steeps and more leaves bring out the roast and black tea like malt notes. The tea snob rates this one as a 92-96, but my preference for sweet flavor, nuance, texture in the mouthfeel, versatility, aroma, and price makes this one of the best teas I’ve bought so far with the added benefit of the GABA. There is a little bit of funk, but that funk is easily displaced by the unusual vanilla note and lighter steeps. I hope that more people try this one because it certainly stands out as a GABA.
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derk
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I freaking loved this one! Got the rock sugar, too. It’s distinct. First and only GABA I’ve tried thus far. I’m trying not to anticipate disappointment with the others I’ve bought but haven’t brewed yet.

Daylon R Thomas
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I’m interested to see what you think of the others. I’ve had very few teas that compare to this one, especially for that note. It does have notes that I am a little bit more used to in the Black GABA’s, but I’ll leave it at that. The Green GABA’s are practically nuclear…the one I had gave me a buzzing headache that I’d normally get with a sheng.

Sqt
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I quite enjoy the less roasted version of this that what-cha has, so this is definitely going to have to be a part of my next order.

Daylon R Thomas
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Same. I hesitated because it was roasted, but it accents the rest of the tea very well.

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derk
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I freaking loved this one! Got the rock sugar, too. It’s distinct. First and only GABA I’ve tried thus far. I’m trying not to anticipate disappointment with the others I’ve bought but haven’t brewed yet.

Daylon R Thomas
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I’m interested to see what you think of the others. I’ve had very few teas that compare to this one, especially for that note. It does have notes that I am a little bit more used to in the Black GABA’s, but I’ll leave it at that. The Green GABA’s are practically nuclear…the one I had gave me a buzzing headache that I’d normally get with a sheng.

Sqt
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I quite enjoy the less roasted version of this that what-cha has, so this is definitely going to have to be a part of my next order.

Daylon R Thomas
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Same. I hesitated because it was roasted, but it accents the rest of the tea very well.

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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.

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