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I finally got a HB temperature variable kettle for school. Now it lives in my room with the soul purpose of manufacturing oolong-perfect water at my whim. It’s so satisfying knowing I can do that!

I really should be prepping for bed, but instead I thought I would celebrate the new kettle with a cup of this. It’s crazy floral-sweet today; undeniably like honeysuckles. The salty butter on the back of the tongue wasn’t apparent at first, but it has saturated my mouth with a vengeance now. I’m getting something almost minty too today.

I told myself I’d only do one steep tonight but I lied. I forgot how much I love this one.

Flavors: Butter, Flowers

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 4 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML
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OMGsrsly
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Yay! A new kettle! :)

TeaLady441
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Is it the Hamilton Beach Pro? I think you match VariaTEA and I! And yes! ILU new kettle for letting me drink oolongs and greens! That should make for a more enjoyable semester for you! :)

Kamyria
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Ohh… I want this kettle… and I think my subconscious knows and is helping me get it. My water thermometer had an accident today whereas it fell inside the regular kettle with near boiling water. The poor thing was all fogged up and rendered non-functional for time being. If it stops working for good I’ll probably get the variable temp kettle. Oolong is my Goddess… it would be so much easier with this kettle.

Bonnie
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Congratulations! A good kettle and a water filter are a must! In fact, I’d choose the filter first really. Calcium and iron in water seems to especially effect the taste of oolongs for me. I’m a freak though.
Enjoy your new baby! Whoot!

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OMGsrsly
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Yay! A new kettle! :)

TeaLady441
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Is it the Hamilton Beach Pro? I think you match VariaTEA and I! And yes! ILU new kettle for letting me drink oolongs and greens! That should make for a more enjoyable semester for you! :)

Kamyria
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Ohh… I want this kettle… and I think my subconscious knows and is helping me get it. My water thermometer had an accident today whereas it fell inside the regular kettle with near boiling water. The poor thing was all fogged up and rendered non-functional for time being. If it stops working for good I’ll probably get the variable temp kettle. Oolong is my Goddess… it would be so much easier with this kettle.

Bonnie
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Congratulations! A good kettle and a water filter are a must! In fact, I’d choose the filter first really. Calcium and iron in water seems to especially effect the taste of oolongs for me. I’m a freak though.
Enjoy your new baby! Whoot!

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I started my Steepster loose leaf adventure back in 2012. I can’t say I’m completely new anymore, but I still view oolong as a magical, extraterrestrial creature that unfurls in water.

My favourites are teas like Milk Oolong, Silver Needle,and Japanese Sencha/Gyokuro, or fruity and floral flavoured ones. However, I generally enjoy ALL the teas, including a good old cup of Earl Grey or Breakfast blend.

FAVOURITE INGREDIENTS/NOTES:

DESSERT FLAVOURS
Vanilla, Maple, Caramel, Butterscotch, Cream, Toffee, Nougat, Marzipan, Butter

FRUIT & BERRIES
Citrus Fruits, Passionfruit, Banana, Pineapple, Melons, Blackberry, Raspberry, Currants, Elderberry, Persimmon, Rhubarb..

SPICES
Ginger, Turmeric, Clove-forward chai, Cardamom

AROMATIC & HERBACEOUS NOTES
Sandalwood, Frankincense, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Mints

FLORALS
Lavender, Jasmine, Rose, Lilac, Violet, etc.

VEGGIE/GRAIN NOTES
Spinach, Grass, Hay, Cucumber, Rice, Sweet Potato

Less Preferred Flavours/Ingredients:
Stevia, Apple, Cocoa Nib, Almond, Licorice, Cinnamon-forward blends, Chinese Sencha

Subjective Rating System:
I don’t give a lot of low ratings out, since a) I tend to grab tea I know will appeal to me, and b) I don’t have a lot of strong dislikes.

90-100: Favourites. The Desert Island Teas.
80-89: Loved teas. Possibly staple-worthy.
70-79: Good teas, but I’m less likely to repurchase. Minor quibbles.
60-69: Ok teas. Likely a few preference and/or quality issues.
50-59: Cup of meh. Will do in a pinch.
11-49: Varying levels of undrinkable tea.
1-10: Nightmare tea from the chaos realms. This tea is the embodiment of the primordial swamp, an unholy abomination. It’s very gross and I’m almost positive it doesn’t exist.

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