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Daylon R Thomas drank Midnight Sun by J-TEA

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Whiteantlers, this one is yummy.

First off, it smelled like a Laoshan Black. Water at 212 throughout. Serving four ounces throughout.

First 15 Second steep was like a Laoshan Black.

Steep 2 at 35 seconds was a lot more like an oolong. Similar to What-Cha’s Vietnam Buffalo Oolong. It had the ripe fruit quality that Dan Congs or Dong Dings can have with a black tea background. The black tea was strong for the bare small teaspoon I used. I actually thought of things like caramel and oatmeal when drinking it.

Steep 3 at lord knows how long in minutes and it was lighter. Still noticeably a black tea, but more like a Dong Ding or Dan Cong.

I agree with Liquid Proust. A very complex black tea. I could barely get more out of this next cup, but a little bit of fruitiness remains with a really, really light body. It is a tea that I would keep a small quantity of to savor. I highly recommend a try, but the price still deters me from keeping it. I might introduce it to someone trying straight black teas Gong Fu, but it depends on the person for this tea to be a selling point. But it is a really great addition to Dark Matter 2016. And one of the teas I wanted to try from this group buy. Again, thank you Whiteantlers for your continued generosity, and Andrew for letting people gain more access to this tea.

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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.