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Daylon R Thomas drank Taiwan Sun Moon Lake Ruby Black Tea by What-Cha

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I’ve never had an Assam quite like this before. Malty, but gentle just as described. I also taste the cinnamon note. I still don’t quite get why that taste is called cinnamon, but it is definitely there. I get more of a mineral note following a very clean stone fruit note that I can’t place my finger on and dark chocolate turning into a milk chocolate. First time was between two and three minutes-more than likely two minutes and forty five seconds. Second time I let over steep on purpose. I did not count, so I’m guessing 7 minutes. I got the weirdest astringency ever: cream. Yes, cream. It’s even in the smell.

Assam and black tea lovers. This is for you. As a newbie to this type, I feel properly introduced. I would introduce it to others as well.

Based on my progress so far, oolongs have become my favorite. I’ve wanted to experiment with some blacks and certain ones remain loved, but my deep suspicion of oolong being my absolute tea of choice is confirmed. Never would I have thought I’d get such a narrow direction in my tea journey…or pathology. The words are interchangeable.

I love blacks. Yet I can’t handle them in copious amounts. They are for occasion, special moments, writing, exercise, and energy boosts. I need drink them at better times.

I’m satisfied. The purpose of my giant order was to one: try What-Cha on my own, and two: collect samples of the blacks and oolongs I’ve wanted to try. Butiki’s Taiwan Assams were on my hit list and I will probably never try them. But I knew that What-Cha had incredible teas. And I knew that Sun Moon Lake was the type. Now, to compare the other one.

Flavors: Astringent, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Cream, Dark Bittersweet, Malt, Mineral, Smooth, Stonefruit

Preparation

195 °F / 90 °C 2 min, 45 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.