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Kawaii433 drank China Fujian Anxi 'Tie Guan Yin' Oolong Tea by What-Cha

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Medium to dark green tightly rolled balls that came in a zip-lock opaque bag. Wet leaves had a nice vegetal aroma, natural orchid fragrance. The liquor is a very light amber color with greenish tints. The taste is smooth, soft, mellow and savory with delicate vegetal and floral notes. No astringency nor bitterness. The first time I tried this it had bitter notes, but I basically fried it at 212˚F lol. This time I did it at 194˚F. It has a slightly sour finish that was pleasant, that lasted for a brief moment (no pucker up pull on the cheeks feeling), with slightly offsetting sweet notes, so their ‘gentle’ description is perfect.

5g, 110ml, 194˚F, 7 steeps: rinse, 25s, 35s, 45s, 55s, 65s, 75s, 85s

Flavors: Floral, Orchids, Pleasantly Sour, Vegetal

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195 °F / 90 °C 0 min, 30 sec 5 g 4 OZ / 110 ML

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Longtime casual tea drinker. In the past, mainly Sencha, Matcha. I’m currently into Oolong, Black & Pu’erh.

Gongfu cha is the main way I prepare my tea (gaiwan or Yixing teapot). I drink all tea… Usually unflavored. I do try some flavored now. I don’t like artificial sweeteners.

Favorite stores: TeaVivre, What-Cha, Mandala Tea, Yunnan sourcing, White2Tea, Lupicia. (Note: I love the teaware from TeaVivre and Yunnan sourcing.) Good experiences with 52Teas, Harney & Sons, Whispering Pines

Flavors I dislike are artificial flavors, especially artificial sweeteners. Strong lavender, violet, any strong floral-perfumey tea; cantaloupe, ripe papaya, sweet honeydew.

Can handle a little of the following: Rose, licorice, anise, jasmine, mint, spearmint, peppermint, leather.

Favorite flavors: Citrus fruits (especially grapefruit & tangerines), granny smith apple, bananas, guava, mango, tamarind, watermelon, stonefruits, all fruits except cantaloupe, chocolate, caramel, vanilla, milk, cinnamon, creme, bread, nuts, toasted, roasted.

I generally don’t add anything to my teas.

As I explore, my ratings may shift. 90+ generally means I’ll keep it on my shelf.