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Daylon R Thomas drank Lapsang Souchong by Phoenix Herb Company

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After trying Shang’s Tangerine Blossom, I got hooked and had to go on a search for it and some Lapsang Souchong. Typing it up on the Google, the Tangerine Blossom showed up on their website, they were in the same city as Shang, and the tea had the exact description. This company had all the teas I was looking for and for slightly cheaper than Shang, so I decided to get a lot.

This one was balanced Lapsang. Smokey and thick like tree sap and pine resin, but sweet enough to stand on its own. Very easy to drink, but powerful. Just what I was looking for. Now to tuck in the little staple to the side.

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Evol Ving Ness
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Smart cookie.

Evol Ving Ness
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Also, since when have you been into Lapsangs?

Hoálatha
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I tried a sample of their unsmoked in Seattle and got myself a couple of ounces. It was really nice!

Daylon R Thomas
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Evol, hawkband1 and I swapped samples and the Lapsang she gave me was good which got me to start drinking them. My first lapsang just tasted like burnt old tea leaves and I did not like it. Once I found some that had the pine resin/tree sap taste going on, I got hooked ‘cause I need more fire in my life. The unsmoked Lapsang from What-Cha was also really good. I’ve noticed that the unsmoked ones tend to be on the cocoa side of sweet as far as Fujian teas go.

Evol Ving Ness
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Good to know. Thanks, Daylon.

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Evol Ving Ness
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Smart cookie.

Evol Ving Ness
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Also, since when have you been into Lapsangs?

Hoálatha
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I tried a sample of their unsmoked in Seattle and got myself a couple of ounces. It was really nice!

Daylon R Thomas
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Evol Ving Ness
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Good to know. Thanks, Daylon.

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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.