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Today's TeaPoll and discussion topic is all about OOLONG. Most of us seem to like oolong of some kind. So, what kind do you like? Share with us your oolong preference.
I am as always looking forward to hearing what is in your cup, and your oolong.
May 7th, '08, 02:10
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May 7th, '08, 02:41
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I roll every which oolong way. That's the beauty of oolongs, the range, depth and complexity.
Oolong FTW!
PS: --> We have a winner! <--
Oolong FTW!
PS: --> We have a winner! <--
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No preference for any kind of oolong. I drink all kinds of them, I am able (I think) to recognize a good one from a not so good one, but that is all for me with oolongs.
This morning Yunnan golden tips and now some Kaburagien sencha before going to the post office retrieving some shincha, matcha, gyokuro and 2008 harvest darjeelings.
This morning Yunnan golden tips and now some Kaburagien sencha before going to the post office retrieving some shincha, matcha, gyokuro and 2008 harvest darjeelings.
Oolong ... yikes ... the bane, so far, of my tea existence! 
I have only tried, in my own tea kitchen, Adagio's TKY. I liked it well enough, though not outrageously so. I would like to try the aforementioned orange blossom and see if it might swing my meter from moderate to hot (for oolongs, folks, oolongs).
I have only tried, in my own tea kitchen, Adagio's TKY. I liked it well enough, though not outrageously so. I would like to try the aforementioned orange blossom and see if it might swing my meter from moderate to hot (for oolongs, folks, oolongs).
May 7th, '08, 09:11
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May 7th, '08, 10:19
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Already I am amazed at all the regular tea drinkers who are not familiar with oolong. It is throwing me for a loop. I just assumed that everyone knew a lot about them, the dark and peachy Wuyi oolongs, the aromatic Dan Congs, the ethereal light greens, and the broad range of Tie Guan Yin.
People, drink more Wulong!
People, drink more Wulong!
The lighter/milder teas are always my preference, and there's such a huge variety in the Oolong family. Jasmine scented pearls remain my favorite, but the TGYs are wonderful, and I recently discovered classic Dan Cong. So much tea and so little time! But then, tea-time is very much about enjoying what you have and not getting through a big list of things to try. Tea...what a good way of life.
Drinking Darjeeling 22 with Strawberry herbal (both Adagio). Sweet yet plenty of caffeine for the morning (good hot and over ice).
Drinking Darjeeling 22 with Strawberry herbal (both Adagio). Sweet yet plenty of caffeine for the morning (good hot and over ice).
"Top off the tea... it lubricates the grey matter."
(Jerry Ledbetter, "Good Neighbors")
(Jerry Ledbetter, "Good Neighbors")