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Yet another episode of “Didn’t I write this note last year?” I could have cheated and wrote it somewhere else.

Anyway, an okay backlog. I got this last year as a sample when Hugo started to release more of their loose leaf. It’s softer than most Yashi’s I’ve had and a lot creamier, but like Cameron notes, it got almost too floral in the later steeps. I did it gong fu to, and the lily, longhan, lychee(the site mentions rambutan), milk, LOTS of nutty almond, and peach were the reoccuring notes. The roast was there a little bit, but extremely bare to be noticeable when drinking the tea. It’s more noticeable in the dry leaf.

It’s butteriness also compared to some Taiwanese teas, but this tea is not at all vegetal-only fruity, nutty and floral. It can get sharp and bitter if it’s oversteeped, and I actually got some light minerals in steep five. There are some similarities to Bitterleafs 2016’s ducktales in it’s light fruitiness and minerality, but this one was more nutty and thicker in texture.

I actually debated on getting more into it, but again, I have too much Dancong I’m behind on. Then again, I might get more. But I’m saving. We’ll see how financially dumb I’m feeling.

I personally recommend it as a really affordable Dancong of this varietal and as one that was surprisingly durable. It was also very fruity and nutty, and I liked how it balanced out with the roast. It is a on the greener side without being vegetal, so that’s a welcome sign. I’d be curious to see what other people on here think about it. Also, they are going to sell out of this season, so if you want to try it, now, as for the days before easter in 2021 on this good friday, timing is of the essence.

So memorable, but this is not my best note since it’s a really old backlog and I’m bordering on unreliable narrator. To simplify things though, it’s a fruitier dancong that is pretty easy to drink for new drinkers and great for intermediate-to expert, and is decently priced for a durable Yashi. It can get bitter if oversteeped and border on biting if you’re not careful, but not as harsh as other dancongs in general. I can’t rate it because I’m siphoning memories of it last spring, but I remember enough to at least write about it.

Flavors: Almond, Biting, Bitter, Butter, Floral, Fruity, Lychee, Milk, Peach, Roasted, Smooth, 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

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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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