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45 Tasting Notes

Iron Goddess of Mercy from Numi Organic Tea
90

Excellent Oolong. I was surprised at how much the leaves expanded. This Ti Kuan Yin is right up there with the best I’ve had. Nice Flower fragrance, smooth Oolong flavor. Highly enjoyable. Brews 3 steeps well. Nice selection Numi….

Tung Ting from Dobra Tea
88

Fresh Green Oolong. Good. Two steeps will do. I added a slice of ginger. Looking forward to my next cup.

Bancha from Rishi Tea
84

I thought it was a nice cup of tea, common yes, but that’s why it would be an everyday tea with your meals like Keemun said. Tea like this aids in digestion and is soothing on the stomach. Tasty and soothing. Thanks Rishi for bringing this one in.

Ti Kwan Yin from Tea Licious
70

I found this one to be a bit woodsy, had a dry finish with the classic Oolong flavor staying with you. I was surprised at how different it tasted “barely sipp-able hot” compared with “gulp-able hot”. The taste was much better once it cooled down a bit.

Bai Hao from Dobra Tea
85

Very close to black tea, but has that Oolong flavor as a foundation. I was impressed how the flavor came thru into the 3rd infusion. Very nice, would go well with chow mein. An easy to drink oolong on the oxidized side…with smoother energy than black tea.

Organic Bai Mu Dan from Butiki Teas
97

It had plenty of silver needle in it, and was delicious. Very Good… Want more.

Lychee Oolong from Butiki Teas
77

I found that the Lychee agree’s with the Oolong which is mild and in the background. I liked the aroma, and found the flavor didn’t drop off the map on the second steep. Good tea…even though I’m not as found of blended/ flavored teas. I get such a kick out of using just leaf & hot water seeing how amazing the tea by itself can be.

Fine Ti Kuan Yin from Butiki Teas
70

This would be good on ice, very mellow in nature. Doesn’t have a pungent Oolong flavor coming thru , but a very mild flavor.

Wen Shan Bao Zhong from Butiki Teas
83

Oolong is so great. This is a lighter one with a sweet floral flavor that reminds me of a fine white wine, but without the alcohol flavor. I would say very good for a light Oolong…

Feng Huang Dan Cong from Dobra Tea
96

Superb Oolong, tasted like a Roasted Jade Oolong if you can imagine that. Medium roast. First steep was outstanding, 2nd steep – wish it was like the first. 3rd, let’s do another pot…

Golden Yunnan from Chi of Tea
92

Very, very nice & Smooth – a highly enjoyable black tea.

Formosa Oolong from Joy's Teaspoon
87

This reminds me of the kind of Oolong you would get at a nice oriental restaurant, except darker. Definitely woodsy, dark in color, nice smell to it. Would be good to drink after eating too much at the “all you can eat bar”

Pai Mu Tan from Joy's Teaspoon
96

First sip and I knew this was good tea. I got a chocolate note coming thru. Very nice white tea.

Mangalam Assam TGFOP1 from Joy's Teaspoon
89

I like this, it’s a light tasting black tea. Easy to sip, nothing too outstanding about the flavor, just nice to drink.

Da Hong Pao from Dobra Tea
90

Had a pot of this at the Asheville Dobra tea house, flavor came thru very well over three infusions. It had a classic Oolong taste with a roasted flavor. Very Dark, smooth and easy to drink. Dobra is a nice place to sit & chat over a cup of tea.

Guayusa Spice from Runa
88

Could sense the cinnamon coming thru, adding a nice warmth to the blend. Overall easy drinking, didn’t need sweetener, which is a sign of an excellent brew. I didn’t experience a jolt of any sort, but rather a gentle lift. Nice tea.

Guayusa from Runa
90

Very drinkable as Morning Bus said, reminds me of an earthy Peony. Could be an “acquired taste” to some. I like how Runa connects the tea to the people where it grows, providing cultural stimulus to consider while you sip the tea. I liked seeing the videos of them drinking it early in the am around the campfire…(runa.org)

Ti Kuan Yin from Adagio Teas
88
A golden colored Oolong, mild and pleasant. A bit astringent, so I added a bit of local honey. A few steeping’s later it’s sure to make you smile. Oolong – what an amazing tea.
Coconut Mango Oolong from Stash Tea Company
71

It tasted like a mild Oolong with fruity notes, I enjoyed it…twice. Nice color. I’d grab this one if it was on sale.

Lemon Ginger from Organic India
86

It’s got some zest from the Lemon & Ginger, and the Tulsi flavor comes thru. A warm, relaxing cup of tea. This one would be nice if you had a cold and were hanging around the house, reading or staring out the window.

Vanilla Bean from Mighty Leaf Tea
79

I thought it was a mellow black tea with a vanilla aroma and finish. I drank it with a little bit of honey and enjoyed cup after cup…nice blend.

Tulsi Vanilla Crème from Organic India
49

I was looking forward to this cup, Chamomile-Rooibos-Tulsi & Vanilla….sounds soothing. It’s good, but it needs more Rooibos and Vanilla to the mix. The Vanilla overpowers it.

Egyptian Chamomile and Delicate Apple from Twinings
68

I enjoyed the mellowness of this tea, I admire what they were trying to achieve with the flavor, but a little disappointed they did it with “natural flavors”. Isn’t it nice when tea is made with only tea, herbs or spices.

Original Tulsi from Organic India
92

I’ve just discovered my new favorite tea, I love the gentle influence of tranquility this tea induces. Nice spicy, mint type of flavor. I really like when tea is good by it’s self, no additives needed. Tea leaves and hot water. What a gift.

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Simple – mere; honest; without pretense.

My cup goes with me…
and my french press isn’t far.

Three things I am very thankful for,
Fire, Fish & Tea.

Two things needed for Tea…
time and a friend.

Here is a tea poem, not mine but I like it…

A Cup of Tea

A cup of tea at the crack of dawn
Uplifts the spirit and inspires the heart.

A cup of tea after a meal
Clears the mouth and helps the stomach.

A cup of tea amid the bustle of life
Relieves parched throat and dispels vexation.

A cup of tea when you’re overworked
Soothes muscle and bone and dissolves fatigue.

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Asheville, NC