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Cameron B. drank China Lichee Black Tea by Golden Sail Brand

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I always forget I have this one, as it lives at the back of my cupboard… The tin is giant, holding over 200 grams of tea.

I quite like it though, especially for how inexpensive it is. The base tea is woody and earthy with some musty hay and mineral notes. The lychee flavor is juicy and sweet but not too in-your-face. Overall, it’s nicely balanced.

I’m sure this would be lovely iced as well. I also saw a tasting note that mentioned milk tea which is a fabulous idea… ❤️

Flavors: Earth, Floral, Hay, Lychee, Mineral, Musty, Smooth, Sweet, Wood

Preparation

200 °F / 93 °C 3 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML

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Courtney
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Haha I often forgot about the giant amounts of teas that also somehow migrate to the back of my cupboard. This one does sound tasty though. :)

Cameron B.
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The tin is so giant lol! I’ll have to remember to use it for milk tea to sip it down more quickly…

Mastress Alita
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Cold brews is my go-to to sip down tea faster. I usually prepare 1 liter sized mason jars in the fridge that I fill my water bottle from.

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Courtney
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Haha I often forgot about the giant amounts of teas that also somehow migrate to the back of my cupboard. This one does sound tasty though. :)

Cameron B.
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The tin is so giant lol! I’ll have to remember to use it for milk tea to sip it down more quickly…

Mastress Alita
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Cold brews is my go-to to sip down tea faster. I usually prepare 1 liter sized mason jars in the fridge that I fill my water bottle from.

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Hi, I’m Cameron!

I’m a 30-something software engineer currently living in Austin, Texas with my husband and our two pugs, Gobo and Ume. I tend to cycle between my different hobbies, and they include piano, knitting, video games, board games, miniature painting, planners, bento, Korean skincare, and – of course – TEA! But really, what I’m best at is “collecting” hobby-related things… ;)

~ 2024 SIPDOWN CHALLENGE! ~
- November sipdowns: 13
- Total 2024 sipdowns: 156

I prefer my tea lukewarm or at room temperature and without milk or sugar. I steep Western style, and fluctuate between using big mugs or small teapots depending on the season.

I am always up for a swap! Just let me know if you’d like to try something in my cupboard.

Tea Preferences:
I enjoy both flavored and unflavored teas in many forms. These days, I drink mostly flavored teas, and I tend to gravitate most toward black, green, oolong, and herbal varieties. I do have a special fondness for straight Japanese green teas, however.

I do not sweeten my teas, and pre-sweetened teas are usually too sweet for me. I also do not enjoy stevia.

I tend to reach for fruitier flavors rather than desserty ones these days, but I do have favorites from both categories. Willing to try anything once! There are a few ingredients/flavors that aren’t generally my jam, such as coconut, rose, lavender, and chocolate flavoring. But I also have teas that I love with some of those things, too! :)

Favorite Companies:
3 Leaf
Bird & Blend
Dammann Frères
Harney & Sons
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms
Lupicia
Old Barrel Tea Co
Simpson & Vail
Taiwan Tea Crafts
TeaVivre

Tea Rating Scale:
90-100: Outstanding! Permanent cupboard resident
80-89: Great – a possible staple
70-79: Good, but I wouldn’t buy it
60-69: It’s decent
50-59: Meh… I may or may not have finished the cup
40-49: Ick. Couldn’t finish it.
00-39: Repulsive, I spat it out

I will sometimes refrain from rating a tea if I feel I’m too biased due to my personal dislikes, or if I suspect the sample has been compromised by age or scent contamination.

Cupboard Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZEuKf1-ppR-VXajO4vV39zU1N3zjFJteEPAynqD2yl0/edit?usp=sharing