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Daylon R Thomas drank Fushoushan High Mountain Oolong by Wang Family Tea

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A little bit grassier this time around for the year 2024. I got a nice sample which I deeply appreciate it. It had more water chestnut and kelpish qualities this time, and the later steeps had more florals and fruity notes. I kept on getting lemon more this time. I didn’t really get peach until steep 5. I brewed it a weird combo between western and gong fu. I oversteeped it a little bit at first, but then flash steeped until I lenghted it again, even after a short rinse in the beginning. I’m curious how 2024 is panning out as an oolong season overall. The things I’ve read have been kinda mixed this particular year despite being a dragon year.

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Leafhopper
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I didn’t think their higher elevation 2024 teas were out in time for the sale. I’m also wondering what the spring harvest is like this year.

Daylon R Thomas
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The Dayuling did for sure.

Leafhopper
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I checked their site and both the DYL and FSS are from 2024 now. I’m actually kind of glad I didn’t see this in time to buy even more tea.

Marshall Weber
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Dang I wish the FSS was out when I made my last order. Would definitely buy some if I didn’t just order a boatload of tea haha. I’m glad you like it :)

Leafhopper
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Wang’s FSS is really peachy, which is something I enjoy. I read on TeaForum that in general, the spring gaoshan harvest was good this year, unlike the 2023 harvest.

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Leafhopper
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I didn’t think their higher elevation 2024 teas were out in time for the sale. I’m also wondering what the spring harvest is like this year.

Daylon R Thomas
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The Dayuling did for sure.

Leafhopper
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I checked their site and both the DYL and FSS are from 2024 now. I’m actually kind of glad I didn’t see this in time to buy even more tea.

Marshall Weber
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Dang I wish the FSS was out when I made my last order. Would definitely buy some if I didn’t just order a boatload of tea haha. I’m glad you like it :)

Leafhopper
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Wang’s FSS is really peachy, which is something I enjoy. I read on TeaForum that in general, the spring gaoshan harvest was good this year, unlike the 2023 harvest.

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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.