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Daylon R Thomas drank Oolong spa by Liquid Proust Teas

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Oolong Spa is a great name. I imagine a Middle Eastern bath house and a dark haired, almond eye woman rubbing her hands in a lavender massage oil while burning vanilla incense…

Lavender is the dominant taste and smell, having the calming, relaxing effect that it should, at least for me. The vanilla is also really nice, sweetening and accenting the lavender rather than overwhelming it. I’ve had several lavender teas before and they have one of two problems: they are grassy and weak or they taste like a Yankee Candle soap bar. This one, though, is really well balanced. As for the formosa, I’m getting some fruitiness and woodiness, but it’s mostly fused into the lavender and vanilla like an incense that I imagine. They are not that noticeable, and this is a sweeter, more fragrant tea.

I was able to resteep it about four times, and it’s fairly consistent. Like Andrew says, this is really up to preference. If you like lavender and want some rejuvenating peace, I recommend Oolong Spa. If not, then this tea is probably not for you.

Flavors: Fruity, Lavender, Smooth, Sweet, Vanilla, Wood

Preparation

185 °F / 85 °C 3 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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sren
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I also really like this one, and I was surprised because I am not usually a fan of florals— but this was really good and very relaxing— I was picturing a high-end spa

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I give this review a 100 because it said : “I imagine a Middle Eastern bath house and a dark haired, almond eye woman rubbing her hands in a lavender massage oil while burning vanilla incense”

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sren
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I also really like this one, and I was surprised because I am not usually a fan of florals— but this was really good and very relaxing— I was picturing a high-end spa

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I give this review a 100 because it said : “I imagine a Middle Eastern bath house and a dark haired, almond eye woman rubbing her hands in a lavender massage oil while burning vanilla incense”

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First Off, Current Targets:

Whispering Pines Alice
Good Luxurious Work Teas
Wang Family’s Jasmine Shanlinxi
Spring, Winter Taiwan High Mountain Oolongs

Dislikes: Heavy Tannin, Astringency, Bitterness, or Fake Flavor, Overly herby herbal or aged teas

Picky with: Higher Oxidation Oolongs, Red Oolongs (Some I love, others give me headaches or are almost too sweet), Mint Teas

Currently, my stash is overflowing. Among my favorites are What-Cha’s Lishan Black, Amber Gaba Oolong, Lishan Oolong, Qilan Oolong, White Rhino, Kenya Silver Needle, Tong Mu Lapsang Black (Unsmoked); Whispering Pines Alice, Taiwanese Assam, Wang’s Shanlinxi, Cuifeng, Dayuling, Jasmine Shan Lin Xi; Beautiful Taiwan Tea Co.“Old Style” Dong Ding, Mandala Milk Oolong; Paru’s Milk Oolong

Me:

I am an MSU graduate, and current alternative ed. 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), practice calisthenics on rings, lift weights, 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. Eastern Asian influence was prominent with my friends and where I grew up, so I’ve been exposed to some tea culture at a young age. 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.