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Another lovely sample thanks to Nichole!

I liked this one. Did this one exactly as instructed on the Whispering Pines Site. First brew, there was a creamy mouthfeel and it kinda reminded me of a really light milk chocolate. There was some caramel and honey to me, but then it became very malty, then broth like. I’m guessing the broth is the morel note. Steep two again had malt and broth. Three, there was a weird, fruity character that reminded me of the grape in North Winds, but different and very faint compared to the malt. Four, more like a raisin. Five, it starts to taste like any other golden tea in the later steep, with the same faint malt but again, a little bit of raisin.

This was good, but I agree with Liquid Proust and like the Imperial Bud more. To me, it wasn’t quite as sweet and I don’t like the raisin quality too much. More of an experienced drinker’s tea, or one that you’d introduce golden teas to a newbie with. I also think that people who like Darjeelings might appreciate it a little bit.

Flavors: Broth, Caramel, Chocolate, Creamy, Honey, Malt, Raisins, White Grapes

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 0 min, 15 sec 6 g 6 OZ / 177 ML
Liquid Proust

Whispering Pines had a chai that used these and it was great! But, as I’ve said and you’ve remarked about: the imperial bud is just… the best.

Daylon R Thomas

I actually looked at the ingredients for the Eldorado Chai, and it turns out I have all of them. Probably nothing as good as the real thing, but I’ve made chai before.

Daylon R Thomas

Wow, it actually worked! The vanilla didn’t come all the way through though. A part of me should have just kept the vanilla on its own and not do the chai spices.

Liquid Proust

Good ingredients + more good ingredients normally comes out well if done right :)

Daylon R Thomas

:) The vanilla came in more through the second time. I think if I left the vanilla there with the black on it’s own, it would have been really close to the Imperial because it has a caramel, vanilla note that this one didn’t have. It was so close to being perfect on its own, but cream and sugar brought out the vanilla even more. It was perfect with the cream and sugar…so close.

Liquid Proust

Fun times :)

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Liquid Proust

Whispering Pines had a chai that used these and it was great! But, as I’ve said and you’ve remarked about: the imperial bud is just… the best.

Daylon R Thomas

I actually looked at the ingredients for the Eldorado Chai, and it turns out I have all of them. Probably nothing as good as the real thing, but I’ve made chai before.

Daylon R Thomas

Wow, it actually worked! The vanilla didn’t come all the way through though. A part of me should have just kept the vanilla on its own and not do the chai spices.

Liquid Proust

Good ingredients + more good ingredients normally comes out well if done right :)

Daylon R Thomas

:) The vanilla came in more through the second time. I think if I left the vanilla there with the black on it’s own, it would have been really close to the Imperial because it has a caramel, vanilla note that this one didn’t have. It was so close to being perfect on its own, but cream and sugar brought out the vanilla even more. It was perfect with the cream and sugar…so close.

Liquid Proust

Fun times :)

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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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