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Daylon R Thomas drank Misty Mountain High Mountain Oolong by Beautiful Taiwan Tea Company

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Andrew boasted that this tea would change my perception of others, and that it might be the best tea I’ve had. Well, it changed my perception of mountain teas, but not the fact that Tie Guan Yins are my favorite. Okay, enough of my bias. On to the tea.

The first steep at three minutes was a lot like other mountain teas I’ve had- floral, light, vegetal, creamy, and lingering. Then the aftertaste kicked in, and it was a more floral, cucumbery, osmanthus like sweetness. The later steeps had more and more of that element until the last steep, which was very clean, pure, and spinach like. Mountain air comes to mind.

I kinda wanted more flavor, but I have more of this, and I’ll adjust the brewing suggestions based on Andrew’s advice (which you will probably give to me soon after this post). So glad I tried this, and I definitely enjoy mountain teas a hell of a lot more.

Flavors: Creamy, Cucumber, Flowers, Osmanthus, Spinach, Sweet

Preparation

195 °F / 90 °C 3 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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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.