I’ve always looked forward to shopping at Daiso whenever visiting the west coast. For the unacquainted, Daiso is an Asian dollar store that sells some really nifty Japanese items. Kawaii stuff, stationary, housewares, toys, snacks, etc. So imagine how stoked I was when the first Daiso store in the midwest opened up just a few minutes from my house. I’ve been dropping by regularly and usually leave with one of their bottled Japanese teas.
I’m a big fan of the Ito-En line of bottled teas and their Golden Oolong is one of my favorites. Last night though it was missing from the beverage case so I picked up a similar tea from a different brand. This Sangaria tea was a darker oolong than Ito-En which is made from a blend of Tie Guan Yin and Huan Jin Guei leaves. To me it tasted like a Da Hong Pao. A heavier roast with a cinnamon warmth and motor oil like thickness and mouthfeel. Definitely on the darker end of the oolong spectrum. Not my preferred flavor profile but still a very drinkable tea.
Flavors: Cinnamon, Dark Wood, Thick
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Oh, that (Daiso) would be the place to Christmas shop for my son! A little far to drive, unfortunately :)
I wish I could get any decent Asian bottled teas living in podunk Idaho. Sigh.
@gmathis it’s definitely worth stopping by if you happen to be in the area
@Mastress Alita if it’s any consolation, cold brewed loose leaf tea still beats the pants off any Asian bottled tea. but the convenience factor of bottled tea can’t be denied
Oh, that (Daiso) would be the place to Christmas shop for my son! A little far to drive, unfortunately :)
I wish I could get any decent Asian bottled teas living in podunk Idaho. Sigh.
@gmathis it’s definitely worth stopping by if you happen to be in the area
@Mastress Alita if it’s any consolation, cold brewed loose leaf tea still beats the pants off any Asian bottled tea. but the convenience factor of bottled tea can’t be denied