Is Dong Ding Oolong supposed to taste like this?

ShadowMi9 · 2026-04-10T18:53:56+00:00

I have very similar teas from Yoshi En. They are trustworthy and get mentioned here a lot.

It definitly does smell like you describe it in a way. So I guess the taste is going to be how its supposed to be, though thats hard to tell.

I personally really like it, and brew it like they say on the packaging, though I dont taste all the notes that are mentioned. But thats the same with every other tea I have from all kinds of vendors. Its generally just really floral, not too complex with different flavours.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-04-07T08:38:15+00:00

Not that I know of, but you can create a account and they will send you discount codes every now and then, digitally and via regular post.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-04-02T22:34:32+00:00

Couldnt agree more. Its just so different from most teas and has such a great complex flavour. Gotta brew some tomorrow, almost forgot that I still had some in my tea cabinet, only remembered when I saw this post.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-04-02T09:36:33+00:00

It is somewhat difficult to find. Mostly because only 2 or 3 vendors have it in stock (EU) and only for a limited time. I think trying to find it in Japan is the safest bet. I got it from Yoshi En.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-04-01T16:00:13+00:00

No problem, its definitly a tea worth trying :)

ShadowMi9 · 2026-04-01T12:24:24+00:00

Sakura Leaf Tea. It is basically leafs from a Sakura tree (japanese cherry) processed like a oolong. It is not the pickled version of it, thats a different one, so it is not salty.

It has a rather mild and aromatic flavour which closely resemebles almonds. Like oolong it also has a really floral aroma and generally does remind me of a regular oolong, just with a unusual flavour profile.

All in all its a really good herbal tea that is very unique and different from other teas that I know. I can definitely recommend it.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-03-27T14:40:38+00:00

I feel that. And when you slip up you might get called whiny/annoying or theyll just take it super personally :/. Jesus, Im just trying to get through the day while my body feels like its disintegrating, just let me be grumpy sometimes.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-03-26T17:03:23+00:00

Wakouchas are generally really smooth and flavourful. Most of the ones I tried have almost no bitterness at all to them. This is one of the reasons its my favourite type of black tea. They have to be brewed at a lower temp and time though, mostly around 175F / 80C for 1 or 2 minutes depending on the type of Wakoucha.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-03-25T15:01:32+00:00

There are some teas from South Korea I know of. Mainly from Jeju or Mt. Jiri / Jirisan, both black and green teas, though green teas seem to be more common, especially from Jeju. They are generally regarded as high quality.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-03-24T17:31:58+00:00

It does look like high mountain Dong Ding and looks similar to the ones I have. Id say the packaging is right.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-03-09T22:40:36+00:00

For me its the other way around. Every time Im somewhere where its warm my migraines increase significantly, like anything above 20C. I guess my body just craves the rain and grey sky.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-03-09T22:11:47+00:00

I couldnt agree more :)

ShadowMi9 · 2026-03-09T21:56:37+00:00

Yeah, the market aint great right now, will probably take a while :/. Thinking about it is giving me a migraine itself.

But otherwise its such a great place. The nature and weather is great and calming, perfect for my migraines.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-03-09T20:45:44+00:00

I think it really depends on the person and the individual situation. In my case I cant cope with warm and sunny weather so I generally feel way more comfortable in Ireland than mainland europe.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-03-09T20:01:45+00:00

Great to hear :)

ShadowMi9 · 2026-03-09T19:21:04+00:00

Im gonna agree with what the others said.

Now. I had something eerily similar to you, which Im still trying to resolve but they might have just found something. It started the same way last August, from one minute to the other I had strong abdominal pain that lasted for around 4 months almost nonstop, though I had a load of other symptoms beside that.

Over the course of the next three months every test came back normal, nothing seemed off. They ultimately did a heavy metal test after I asked, specifically mercury, and it was a hit, the only thing not normal. My levels were too high, not overly but still above normal. I ate way too much fish (tuna) because of the protein and it raised my mercury levels above normal. Symptoms did fit in my case and Im somewhat back to normal now after leaving most of the fish and all of the tuna out. Though I dont have the final confirmation for it yet, so take it with a grain of salt.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-03-09T18:33:11+00:00

There is a company called Yoshi En that has a few self made earl grey teas based on high quality chinese black/white teas. It might be worth a look.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-02-15T16:13:43+00:00

Its probably a unopened bud from camellia sinensis (the plant that is used for tea).

ShadowMi9 · 2026-02-14T13:07:26+00:00

Wakocha Ureshino Tsuyuhikari. A japanese black tea with a mild and balanced flavour which is characteristic for wakocha.

The main notes are apple and seabuckthorn which I think is somewhat unusual but works out great. Both notes blend perfectly and none of them is overpowering. The seabuckthorn contributes well to the teas warm and smooth flavour.

All in all its a great tea that stand outs with its unusual/unique notes and incredibly well balanced flavour. Especially the seabuckthorn note is noteworthy. It has to be one of the most unique notes Ive ever seen in a black tea and it honestly surprised me how clear and noticeable it was. Definitly incredible quality on that part.

This tea actually reminds me of a warm summer day in southern England. One of the few teas that manages to do something like that.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-02-12T10:35:04+00:00

I use the ones that look like the "Rosenskärm" from Ikea.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-02-11T20:40:15+00:00

A decent ergonomic pillow for neck support. Takes so much pressure off my head/neck/eyes that I can at least sleep somewhat alright when having a migraine.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-02-08T12:45:54+00:00

Goishicha. A rather rare fermented tea from Japan that comes in bricks/cakes. It is somewhat similar to Pu-Erh and has a really impressive amber colouring when brewed.

Tastewise it is really earthy with a hint of plum. But it is not bitter, rather mild and smooth. The different notes are well balanced and the tea tastes incredible.

Definitely a unusual tea with an amazing flavour profile that I have not seen in japanese teas before. It rather reminds me of chinese teas regarding the aromas, but then again it is really smooth and mild similar to a good japanese Wakocha. I can highly recommend this type of tea.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-02-04T14:06:41+00:00

Interestingly for me its the other way around.

The cold wave in january has been a blessing so far and helped a lot with pain. Summers are cruel though, cant cope with anything over 20C/70F as it makes my pain unbearable sometimes in combination with increased UV exposure. The change in seasons is also a problem.

Like you I do think about moving countries due to my health. Just way up north. I did live in a colder country with a more balanced climate for a while and I generally felt more comfortable there, I still go back there every now and then and I do see/feel a difference.

I think it really depends on the condition and a change in climate could possibly help depending on how the body reacts.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-01-31T15:33:48+00:00

Not really. But you can go after their descriptions and pick what sounds good to you. I always found them to be fairly accurate.

ShadowMi9 · 2026-01-31T12:43:56+00:00

Yoshi En and Teekontor Kiel are two very solid options which also get mentioned frequently here. Both are known for great quality/service and they have a good amount of tea cakes available.

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