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I debated making a review on this because eastkyteaguy did such a great review on it. Far better than my inability to pick out taste notes hehe. However, I just had to because I absolutely loved this.

Sticky Rice is one of my ‘things’ in life, and I’ve tried all kinds and this one is by far the best. I always thought it was best with green tea and I like the pu’er ones too but their description is right in that it goes very well with Oolong, if done right, of course. I really have nothing to add to his focused and thorough review (which convinced me to try it hehe) except that I loved it. It’s just the right balance of everything, not overly sweet, well-balanced, and has a ‘Je ne sais quoi’ about it. For me, it’s a keeper.

porcelain gaiwan, 5g, 110ml, 194°F, 10 steeps, 25s, 35s, 45s, 55s, 1m5s, 1m10s, 1m15s, 1m25s, 1m35s, 1m45s

Flavors: Butter, Cream, Popcorn, Rice, Seaweed, Sweet, Toasted Rice, Vegetal

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5 g 4 OZ / 110 ML

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Longtime casual tea drinker. In the past, mainly Matcha, Gyokuro, Sencha, Genmaicha… Etc. I like all teas: Green, oolong, black & pu’erh (prefer ripe over raw).

Chanoyu (for matcha prep) and Gongfu cha (for other types of tea) are the main ways I prepare my tea (Gaiwan, Yixing teapot, Kyusu). I drink all tea… Usually unflavored. This past year, I’ve tried many flavored now because of all of you lol. As long as there aren’t artificial sweeteners, it’s all good.

Favorite stores: TeaVivre, What-Cha, Mandala Tea, 52Teas, Whispering Pines, Bird & Blend, Yunnan sourcing, White2Tea, Lupicia.

The flavors I dislike: Artificial sweetener, lavender, violet, any strong floral-perfumey tea; cantaloupe, papaya, honeydew, rose, licorice, anise, jasmine, any mints, leather.

Favorite flavors: Citrus fruits (especially grapefruit & tangerines), granny smith apple, bananas, guava, mango, tamarind, watermelon, stonefruits, chocolate, caramel, vanilla, milk, cinnamon, creme, bread/pastry, nuts, toasted, roasted.

I generally don’t add anything to my teas unless they are flavored, then I may add a splash of milk.

As I explore, my ratings may shift. 90+ generally means I’ll keep it on my shelf.

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