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Daylon R Thomas drank Li Shan by Spirit Tea

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I decided to get some to finally try it. I thought I had this one and wrote about it before, but I guess not. This particular Lishan is what Spirit keeps in their regular rotation, and laud the craftmanship of this one in particular.

Trying it out myself in a simple gong fu of roughly 30 sec increments, its on the lighter floral side, but heavy in texture and mouthfeel with fun subtle drippings of flavor. Of course their notes help sell it, but it’s not particularly grassy, and the marshmallow note is very distinct, tasting like marshmallow root in some other herbal teas with great viscosity. Mid steeps have a fruity slightly sour quality like apricot rounding out my tongue, and later steeps have more honey. The honey notes are more on the floral side than sweet side despite being fairly sweet overall. I imagine a tropical cloud floating in the sky with waterfalls, fresh fruit, and watercress.

This tea feels like a greener, softer version of the one I buy on the regular from What-Cha. What-Cha’s is nuttier and has a little bit more oxidation, maybe bare minimum roast (still nuclear green), but this one has the same citrus green honey cloud quality.

Essentially, I’m into it. I got some to share with Leafhopper as I amass a more comparable collection worthy of our trade. I unfortunately liked the Dayuling they had more, but they’re sold out, and this one is extremely comparable and definitely worth the buy. I see us drinking through this one pretty happily. Not ready to rate, but it’s an easy win Lishan for me.

Flavors: Apricot, Flowers, Green, Honey, Honeysuckle, Marshmallow, Spring Water, Sweet

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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.