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Cameron B. drank Osmanthus Baozhong by Mountain Stream Teas

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I’m not generally a floral person, but I love osmanthus, and this tea is no exception. The baozhong base is light yet creamy, with a silky texture. It has a lovely soft mineral flavor that makes me think of a clear mountain stream. The osmanthus is sweet, nectarous, with a beautiful apricot flavor that melds perfectly with the hints of stonefruit found naturally in the oolong. There’s also an additional floral note here, reminiscent of honeysuckle.

I should really keep an eye out for osmanthus teas, they’re always so lovely…

Flavors: Apricot, Creamy, Floral, Grass, Honeysuckle, Mineral, Nectar, Osmanthus, Spring Water, Stonefruit, Sweet, Thick

Preparation

190 °F / 87 °C 2 min, 30 sec 4 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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Evol Ving Ness
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Thank you for reminding me. I’ve been meaning to pick up osmanthus something at some point.

Funny that you mention you are not a floral person and you liked the Noel a Pekin by DF. Totally, to my mind, a floral tea once you get past the lovely fruit.

Cameron B.
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Jasmine is another exception for me when it comes to florals ha ha. I am not a fan, however, of rose or lavender.

Mastress Alita
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And I’m opposite, I love rose and lavender, but rarely like jasmine teas for being too overpoweringly perfumy, which triggers migraines for me (I’m fine with the flavor of gentle jasmine or it blended with other things, though!) The one floral I really don’t jive with is chamomile.

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Evol Ving Ness
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Thank you for reminding me. I’ve been meaning to pick up osmanthus something at some point.

Funny that you mention you are not a floral person and you liked the Noel a Pekin by DF. Totally, to my mind, a floral tea once you get past the lovely fruit.

Cameron B.
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Jasmine is another exception for me when it comes to florals ha ha. I am not a fan, however, of rose or lavender.

Mastress Alita
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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… ;)

~ 2025 SIPDOWN CHALLENGE! ~
- January sipdowns: 23
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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 (or monkfruit, etc.).

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