Invader Zim

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Huang Zhi Xiang Phoenix Mountain Dancong Oolong from Verdant Tea

Invader Zim drank Huang Zhi Xiang Phoenix Mountain Dancong Oolong by Verdant Tea

Tried the last bit of my sample of this today using my 12 oz mug and brew basket. Too lazy for gaiwan. Besides, I was curious if it would be much different this way. It is a little different, but it’s still a massive vortex of flavors and notes.

I noticed I’m also much more tolerant of mineral and roasty notes than I used to be, making this tea that much more pleasant. I just wish my taste buds would have shifted a little sooner so I could have bought more, but c’est la vie.

2012-10-05 17:20:58 -0400

195 °F / 90 °C

1 min 30 sec

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I’m an avid tea drinker, it’s what I drink all day and why I’m here. I don’t sweeten my teas except for the occasional iced tea or cold-brewed tea. I typically brew my teas with a brew basket in a 12 oz cup. If I brew another way I will always note it.

Dislikes: black teas, milk flavored oolongs, hibiscus, red rooibos, licorice, dessert teas, mate, guayusa.

Loves: straight teas, especially Chinese green teas, sencha, jasmine, dan congs, mint, coconut.

My ratings are based mostly on the smiley faces. If a tea is of good quality but not to my taste preference I try not to rate it because I think that is unfair.

I drink a lot of the same teas and will not record every time I drink them. I log them the first time I try them and then again if I did something different and/or got different results.

I also try to keep my cupboard updated to what I actually have for those that wish to swap, although some of them are merely samples.

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