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This is the last of the package I have, I’m very sad to see it go.

With teas like these sometimes it’s hard to give a descriptive review. I’m not really one for trying to find flavors sommelier-style in a pure, unblended tea, unless it’s something very obvious. The best kind of tea can only recommend itself by its own quality, but that is precisely what is hard to pin down.

What I do want to add about this one is that in addition to the smokiness it has a harmonious, almost sweet quality, but not sweet in the sugar sense, more like spring water. 甘 instead of 甜, if that makes any sense. Anyway, highly recommended for whenever it’s back in stock.

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I grew up in a tea-loving family, and tea has always been a part of daily life. I’m still astounded by the amount of tea and teaware back home every time I visit! While I’m most familiar with straight Chinese teas, I’m growing to explore and appreciate other types of tea, including blended and flavored ones. A good blend can reflect the thought and creativity that was put into making it, instead of being too sweet or busy in a way that gives the “genre” a bad rap.

Likes:
-most black teas (even lapsang)
-most oolongs, especially Fujian teas, baozhong and dancong
-houjicha
-straight white teas
-citrus
-almond/amaretto
-coconut
-vanilla

Variable (some are great, some not so):
-most green teas
-tie guan yin
-flavored white teas
-assam
-rooibos
-melon
-mint
-grape

Ratings:
90-100: definite repurchase if possible, recommended
80-90: enjoyed, possible repurchase
70-80: fair to good
60-70: fair with some shortcomings
50-60: there’s still a chance I’d take this if it were free
under 50: absolutely not

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Southern California

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