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Daylon R Thomas drank Taiwan Li Shan Black Tea by What-Cha

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Hands down, this is one of my favorite teas from What-Cha in the last few years. I was already devoted the green version, but this one has moved up.

In terms of flavor, it’s comparable to the Nectar and the Wild Mountain Black so highly rated on here. Like Alistair notes, it’s got tons of layers of florals, nutiness, and sweetness. However, the mouthfeel is so sweet and full that it reminds me of funnel cakes in how sugary it tastes without additatives western or gong fu. There are definitely some florals like lilac, but then it leans heavily into all kinds of fruit. Sometimes I got citrus, apricot, peach, plum, cherry, grapes and rhaspberry. I could be exagerating, but it was top notch. Then there’s the savory sweet qualities, like brown sugar and butter. So, so good. I’m stealing a note from another Lishan black, and also adding butternut squash.

Anyway, this tea has a lot to offer, and the way in changes in layers is great. I actually found myself more drawn to the small amount I have of this tea than my Oolong…which is a big statement, because that Lishan oolong is one of my cabinet staples.

Essentially, this tea is what I hoped it would be, and I will be determined to get more from my next paycheck.

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Courtney
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Wow. This one will be added to my wishlist!

Leafhopper
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This sounds amazing! Your review has definitely pushed me toward making a Black Friday order.

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Courtney
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Wow. This one will be added to my wishlist!

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This sounds amazing! Your review has definitely pushed me toward making a Black Friday order.

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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.