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Daylon R Thomas drank Mango Oolong by Whidbey Tea

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Got this for a work tea that I was curious about. Whidbey is relatively new company from the northwest and had some unique flavors. Their jasmine tends to rate the highest, but this one was a curious blend that I wanted to try.

Most of the reviews are mixed: newer drinkers are either intrigued or underwhelmed by the fainter flavor, intermediate drinkers find it pleasant and smooth, and more advanced drinkers aren’t impressed. The theme underpinning the tea is that it’s mild, easygoing, and slightly aromatic bordering on being too weak tea wise or not flavored enough.

My own thoughts on the tea agree with the consensus that it’s a little too mild and not quite fruity enough. A part of that choice could be the use of peach flavoring and a mild roasted sechung oolong. I think it’s interesting that they chose a darker oolong instead of a greener one, but I think it loses out on the fresh fruit element it could have had. It tastes more like dried mango than fresh mango, which was probably why this tea might get snubbed, especially with the higher price and competitors like Lupicia. I also think that the peach flavoring made the mango a little too subtle. Sometimes, I actually need some honey to bring out the other flavors.

What I do like about it is that the tea is still tasteable and it’s not strong. It’s nice to have something that’s actually pretty soothing for my throat and stomach. The combo of the mango and peach hints with a nutty floral oolong is actually nice-it reminds me a lot of milder dancongs that I’d use for a digestive. Oddly enough, the oolong is also more floral when you cold brew it .

I’m happy I got to try this because I think it’s pretty different from other mango oolongs, but I think it’s underwhelming and overpriced.

Flavors: Creamy, Floral, Mango, Nutty, Peach, Smooth, 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

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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.