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593 Tasting Notes

Golden Monkey from Teas Etc
91

This is Teas Etc’s newest batch of Golden Monkey, not the tea that came in second place in the World Tea Championship. To be honest, I like this new batch better. It is spicier and more intense. The floral notes seem to mesh better with spice than with the more intense cocoa notes of the last batch. Extraordinary. Yum.

Hairy Crab Oolong from Dream About Tea
79
Himalayan Majestic from Teavana
91
Bao Zhong from Teas Etc
75
Bao Zhong from Teas Etc
75

A good example of what a Bao Zhong should be. Light, sweet, and fragrant with a touch of creaminess. Yum.

Plum Blossom Oolong Reserve from Teas Etc
94
Anji Bai Cha Green Tea from Jing Tea
Irish Breakfast from Adagio Teas
69
Plum Blossom Oolong Reserve from Teas Etc
94
Keemun from Teas Etc
71
Plum Blossom Oolong Reserve from Teas Etc
94

This gets better and better for me. Definitely bring that water temperature down to maximize the fruit. It gets downright juicy.

Organic Assam GBOP from Harney & Sons

Incredibly smooth Assam, rich, malty, slightly sweet.

Himalayan Black from ineeka
78

Still one of my favorites. I like a three-minutes steep best.

Golden Bi Luo from Chicago Tea Garden
74
Tie Guan Yin Competition Grade "Monkey Picked" Oolong from Chicago Tea Garden
100
Premium Roi Gui 2008 from Seven Cups
Irish Breakfast from Adagio Teas
69
Golden Bi Luo from Chicago Tea Garden
74

Fresh, rich, and creamy. Quite yummy and a standout amongst Yunnan golds.

Himalayan Jade Oolong Tea from SafaHimalaya
67

Extremely light green oolong. Light as a Bao Zhong, but without the sweetness. Green/floral notes. Refined.

Bao Zhong from Teas Etc
75
Irish Breakfast from Adagio Teas
69
Plum Blossom Oolong Reserve from Teas Etc
94
Ceylon Yalta from Mighty Leaf Tea
68

Delicate but also tasty and balanced. A nice smooth cup.

Organic Passionfruit from LeafSpa Organic Tea
68

Nice balance between the tea and the flavor, which is quite subtle, but still “fruity”.

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Tea drinker, blogger, bi-vocational clergy, reader and walker. Madly, passionately, in love with the leaf.

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Chicago, IL

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