One part Laoshan Black first picking + one part Lily Chai Tea Snow Flake = magic. The chocolate, almond and coconut all come through evenly in this one. I picked these two teas to blend not only because of the flavors, but because both are black teas that brew up to a relatively light color and low astringency. The result is a cup with rich aroma and taste, without a heavy mouthfeel.

By the way, I’ve narrowed down the possible contents of my mystery can of green tea to two choices: Longjing or Laoshan green tea (very different from the type acquired through Verdant). I don’t have enough experience with Longjing to definitively say it’s one or the other yet. Pictures of both kinds of tea that come in this packaging look rather similar to what I have.

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I grew up in a tea-loving family, and tea has always been a part of daily life. I’m still astounded by the amount of tea and teaware back home every time I visit! While I’m most familiar with straight Chinese teas, I’m growing to explore and appreciate other types of tea, including blended and flavored ones. A good blend can reflect the thought and creativity that was put into making it, instead of being too sweet or busy in a way that gives the “genre” a bad rap.

Likes:
-most black teas (even lapsang)
-most oolongs, especially Fujian teas, baozhong and dancong
-houjicha
-straight white teas
-citrus
-almond/amaretto
-coconut
-vanilla

Variable (some are great, some not so):
-most green teas
-tie guan yin
-flavored white teas
-assam
-rooibos
-melon
-mint
-grape

Ratings:
90-100: definite repurchase if possible, recommended
80-90: enjoyed, possible repurchase
70-80: fair to good
60-70: fair with some shortcomings
50-60: there’s still a chance I’d take this if it were free
under 50: absolutely not

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Southern California

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