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drank Oolong tea from Hon.yama, fall harvest, "Haru-meguri" by Thés du Japon
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I went for it first because it was the Baozhong like one. Brewing it up, it struck me as being closer to a first flush darjeeling than a Taiwanese oolong. It had a thick body, beautiful leaves like a Baozhong, and some florals that remind me of Jin Xuan and Baozhong, especially in texture, but the profile was heavier with umami for me. I kept on getting the same kind of notes that I get in Gyurkos and First Flushes, like a little bit of apricot and strawberry hints, but lots of greener ones like soy, edamame, cream, fresh grass, gardenia, and drying astringency. I had hard time getting past the 5th cup gong fu. I liked it, but it was a little bit astringent and almost too green for me.

Flavors: Apricot, Astringent, Gardenias, Green, Green Beans, Snow Peas, Soybean, Strawberry, Thick, Umami, Vegetal

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derk 3 years ago

I either mislabeled this or accidentally slipped it into your package instead of Leafhopper’s. How much did I send you? I think it’s supposed to be Kojû cultivar oolong :$

Daylon R Thomas 3 years ago

5 grams only

Daylon R Thomas 3 years ago

I could have oversteeped it since I did it all at once using 4-5 oz, and did 25, 15, 30, 25, 30, 40. It’s hard to tell since the leaves of both cultivars look VERY similar. I will also see if the Kojun is in the stash you sent me. I think a requested for this one specifically. There were A LOT of florals in this one, but it was also on the astringent green side pushing it into umami for me in the aftertaste.

derk 3 years ago

The Haru-meguri was only a wee 6g sample sent by TDJ so what you drank here is probably Kojû. Pretty sure my session of Haru-meguri was more than one gram ;P Sorry if there was a mix-up! Gonna make a pot of Kojû right now to compare.

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derk 3 years ago

I either mislabeled this or accidentally slipped it into your package instead of Leafhopper’s. How much did I send you? I think it’s supposed to be Kojû cultivar oolong :$

Daylon R Thomas 3 years ago

5 grams only

Daylon R Thomas 3 years ago

I could have oversteeped it since I did it all at once using 4-5 oz, and did 25, 15, 30, 25, 30, 40. It’s hard to tell since the leaves of both cultivars look VERY similar. I will also see if the Kojun is in the stash you sent me. I think a requested for this one specifically. There were A LOT of florals in this one, but it was also on the astringent green side pushing it into umami for me in the aftertaste.

derk 3 years ago

The Haru-meguri was only a wee 6g sample sent by TDJ so what you drank here is probably Kojû. Pretty sure my session of Haru-meguri was more than one gram ;P Sorry if there was a mix-up! Gonna make a pot of Kojû right now to compare.

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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.

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