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Pretty damn similar to the oolong version. I’ve had Black Dan Congs before and they tend to be similar to Black Tie Guan Gins or Wuyi blacks, and of course, are on the sweeter floral spectrum I barely leave. This one follows suit, and again, the notes are valid. The orchid is not quite as pronounced as the fruity notes, especially the honey and cherry. The tea hits heavy in the first two brews western and Gong Fu, and then really lightens out. Grandpa was a little too heavy and sweet.

This is a very good tea, but I think I’m not doing it justice. At least it’s recorded before it disappears from the database.

Flavors: Caramel, Cherry, Fruity, Honey, Malt, Orchid, Wood

tea-sipper

Do you mean disappear from Steepster’s database or the tea shops?

Daylon R Thomas

Shop as they go through inventory.

Mastress Alita

I hate that too; I’ve even used archive.org before to try to get the “shop listing” info of a tea that has already been removed from their webpage by the time I get around to adding it to Steepster…

tea-sipper

ok gotcha. I was hoping no one was worried about steepster deleting tea pages.

Daylon R Thomas

Ohhhh that was an issue for some of the recent notes last year during the transition. As of now, no.

Leafhopper

I also feel bad when I don’t add a tea to Steepster before the shop deletes it from their catalogue.

tea-sipper

Leafhopper, I like when tea shops actually keep old info for older teas on their site! I guess this is half the purpose of Steepster though.

Leafhopper

Agreed, though I understand why they might not want to keep an archive of all their past inventory, especially if it’s large.

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tea-sipper

Do you mean disappear from Steepster’s database or the tea shops?

Daylon R Thomas

Shop as they go through inventory.

Mastress Alita

I hate that too; I’ve even used archive.org before to try to get the “shop listing” info of a tea that has already been removed from their webpage by the time I get around to adding it to Steepster…

tea-sipper

ok gotcha. I was hoping no one was worried about steepster deleting tea pages.

Daylon R Thomas

Ohhhh that was an issue for some of the recent notes last year during the transition. As of now, no.

Leafhopper

I also feel bad when I don’t add a tea to Steepster before the shop deletes it from their catalogue.

tea-sipper

Leafhopper, I like when tea shops actually keep old info for older teas on their site! I guess this is half the purpose of Steepster though.

Leafhopper

Agreed, though I understand why they might not want to keep an archive of all their past inventory, especially if it’s large.

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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.

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