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Daylon R Thomas drank High Mountain Xinyang Maojian by Whispering Pines Tea Company

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Another lovely gift from Whiteantlers.

Surprisingly enough, a part of my kinda liked the River Rain more. I tasted a lot more florals in that one which is probably why I lean towards it. Namely the jasmine like quality and the predominant spruce aroma and taste. It makes me think of the rain and the forests in Michigan.

At the same time, this had a great simplicity and clarity. And less astringency which makes me hesitate. The Xinyang Maojian was another clean green tea that wasn’t quite as astringent but still light with florals. Kale and mineral were more dominant to me-like rain on cliffs near a lake. The middle brews brought out a quality that distinctly tasted like water chestnut. This is good and it cleared up my headache quite a bit. That must be the cha qi. ``

I’m really glad to have tried these, but I like Whispering Pines blacks and oolongs more. Maybe it’s just preference for those types of teas, never mind I reap more health benefits from green tea. The cha qi balances me out more. It could also be I’m pickier with green teas now. And I eventually want to try the Sleeping Bear anyway.

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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.