Yes, quite unique. I tried some the other day from several years ago that I had sitting around, still very nice.NOESIS wrote:Just broke into my second 100g bag of 'Subtropical Forest' Bao Zhong from TeaMasters. Heavenly stuff. Anyone else tried this wonderful green oolong?
Dec 15th, '10, 16:32
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09 Taiwan Shui Xian from FL
Not overly complex...but enjoyable none the less. I see she has a new crop of this in stock.
Not overly complex...but enjoyable none the less. I see she has a new crop of this in stock.
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That's the stuff. A bit more oxidized than most BaoZhong teas that I've tried....I think this adds to the durability.nickE wrote:2010 'Subtropical Forest' BaoZhong from TeaMasters. Pretty nice, fresh flavors, long aftertaste. Maybe 6 brews.
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Yeah, it's very nice! I haven't had many other Baozhongs to compare it to, though.NOESIS wrote: That's the stuff. A bit more oxidized than most BaoZhong teas that I've tried....I think this adds to the durability.
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Winter 2010 Yu Shan Oolong Tea 
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Dec 16th, '10, 19:32
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Where is that from? It looks on the more oxidized side of high mountain tea, I generally like those best.JeiKun4114 wrote:Winter 2010 Yu Shan Oolong Tea
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Dec 16th, '10, 19:38
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Day 2 of this. 
Moved it to my favorite teacup and drinking it grandpa style.
Moved it to my favorite teacup and drinking it grandpa style.tenuki wrote: A Very Special baozhong.
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Finishing up the last of my FLT Taiwanese Wuyi..nice and "warm" on this icy day
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Its from HsinYi Township, Nantou city Taiwan. it is oxidized you can tell cause its alot darker. I generally like it to, has more flavor to it.tenuki wrote:Where is that from? It looks on the more oxidized side of high mountain tea, I generally like those best.JeiKun4114 wrote:Winter 2010 Yu Shan Oolong Tea
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Dec 17th, '10, 15:55
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A Very Special Baozhong - Day 3 (same leaves) - in a pot
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Tenuki inspired me to get the camera out. Lao Cong Shui Xian 2009.
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That is the total age of all the trees on the plantation, right?
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That might be a safe bet, Ed.edkrueger wrote:That is the total age of all the trees on the plantation, right?
Nonetheless, it's yummy stuff. And it has been my experience that Tea Gallery is an excellent source for yancha.
