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Jude drank Shui Jin Gui Wuyi Oolong by Verdant Tea

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I have less enthusiasm for this tea than other folks here, though I enjoyed it more than any other wuyi oolong I’ve had. Which isn’t saying much; not a big fan. This one is in a different league because it doesn’t have any rough edges, but has instead a surprising light sweetness more characteristic of a greener oolong… jasmine and maybe peach. The sweetness is the predominant flavor but it is not perfumey, just distinctly present. With a faint hint of minerals adding a little complexity. I’m glad others enjoyed it, though. Happy to trade this one to someone who’ll appreciate it more.

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1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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Strong preference for exploring teas au naturel, and unflavored (except for unprocessed ingredients, e.g., cocoa shells/nibs, vanilla beans, flowers, fruits…). Favorites lean in the direction of rich caramelly, malty blacks, any puerh, fresh floral oolongs and whites that have some dimension.

I am always up for swaps.

Beyond the experience of tea, I’m interested in exploring its medicinal aspects. Other interests … yoga, creative veggie cooking, environmental issues, animal welfare, music/guitar, lefty politics, preventive health/nutrition, biking, swimming, foosball, photography.

Here’s how I rate ’em:

95+: euphoria-inducing, le petite mort
91-94: extraordinary, exhilarating
85-90: delicious
81-84: definitely enjoyable
75-80: good, solid stuff
65-74: I’ll drink it, but without enthusiasm
45-64: something redeeming about it, but not much
31-44: just barely drinkable
< 30: tidy stream into the spit bucket

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Metro DC

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