We at Wallingfarm indulge in a vast variety of teas from many countries. And we are SUPER interested in hearing what other people drink and why they have made those choices. There are no bad choices, after all, just different ones. I wanted to talk about some of our daily teas and share our choices, and hopefully hear about other tea-drinking preferences out there in the real world.
Our NUMBER ONE most drunk tea is Japanese Gyokuro and Sencha. This choice was less of a choice to drink something and more of a choice to share something. We import Japanese tea, straight from some farmers that we know, for friends and coworkers on this side of the ocean and therefore have oodles of it traditionally stored at our residence. We love this tea and share it often with others.
Our NUMBER TWO most drunk tea is Yunnan Black tea. Our friend in China knows the farmers well and can get the best black tea that you would never find outside of China. We have several varieties within this category, from fuzzy monkey-fur-ish teas to deep black/purple crinkly leaves, but tend to drink them all in fairly equal quantities as the different flavors tend to pair nicely with our moods or the food that we are enjoying at the moment.
Our NUMBER THREE most drunk tea is Yunnan Puer. We have been interested in puer for many years and thus have a fair collection of teas from age 0-35. We believe in puer as the one possibly-sustainable camellia sinensis beverage in existence. For that reason we mostly enjoy wild or ancient puer offerings with a healthy smattering of everything else, just for fun. Just like wine, but even more so, one can enjoy a puer acquisition over the course of an entire lifetime.
Our NUMBER FOUR most drunk tea is probably Fragrant Oolongs. We call them fragrant oolongs because they are no longer made exclusively in Taiwan, but also in other countries with appropriate climates such as Thailand, New Zealand and others. We break out all of the stops with the fragrance cups and special yixing for every mountain. Though the teas from Taiwan have been waning in flavor and character, we still enjoy the experience of drinking with our noses as a rare treat.
We have many more numbers, including some Chinese greens, Darjeeling oolongs, Japanese Hojicha and others, but that would make this post all together to wordy. And more to the point, we want to know what other people are drinking and why!? We are always looking for new teas and new experiences, so please share your home’s traditions with us. Thank you!
Laura & Aaron @ Wallingfarm
A small peek at our more used pots 
I love all the teas you mentioned very much and would probably have a similar top 5. My number one would likely be the fragrant oolongs, especially High Mountain Teas.
That second photo is awesome btw. Who needs a puer knife when you have such strong teeth and jaws?
Hahaha, puer cakes always make me want to bite them. They smell so…edible! Why do you prefer the High Mountain? Is it just the fragrance, or is there some affinity for Taiwan tea tradition?
Love Yunnan blacks and Oolongs. Just received a nice new batch which included both, with the Oolong being a Taiwanese. I also really enjoy Nepalese teas, am drinking one right now.
Not so much into Senchas in a big way, although it depends. Don’t drink Puerh though the Mr does.
Either way, the pic of you biting into a cake; priceless!
J.
Thanks Jackie! We love Leaf Box Tea
I am sure we could change your opinion on senchas in an afternoon, and you should look us up in Seattle if you are ever in the neighborhood to take us up on that. What sort of Nepalese tea is that you mention? Would love to hear more! I didn’t realize that the puer pic would be such a hit… The yunnan black pictured is very mellow and from Scott at Yunnan Sourcing. I look forward to taking a closer look at your site!
Aaron,
I’d love to sit down and sip one of your Senchas but you’re a little too far from me. The Nepalese teas I just bought are a Jun Chiyabari estate 2nd flush (that estate is my fav so far), a Singalila SFTGFOP1 (amazing) and a 2nd flush Kanyam estate one, it’s a little like a Darjeeling. So far, I’ve liked all Nepalese teas I’ve tried, black, oolong, even green. Have you tried any?
The Yunnans I also just got were Dao Ming and a TGFOP one, very nice.
Our site “Leafboxtea” is currently on hiatus, as we’re developing “TeaTra.de“. It’s a busy time
Really enjoy your posts,
J.
I have now joined TeaTra.de! Just discovering many of the websites devoted to tea. I answered the question on yixing seasoning… We shall see if people care for my advice
I look forward to exploring more 
Checked out your blog through a retweet by Jackie from leafboxtea. Love
My favourite tea is oolong and the fragrant oolongs you’re talking about sound wonderful! I’ll try any tea once though. I also love sencha.
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Thanks for checking in Miss B! Mmmm, we drink alot of Fushou Lishan, Zealong and Dong Ding over here
Gyokuro is alot like sencha, just more of the good parts, less of the undesirable. I hope you enjoy the rest of the site, what there is of it 
The teas I have on hand right now are Assam, Darjeeling, Jasmine Green, Pai Mu Tan White, and Red Rooibos. I love them all, but lately I’ve been more into the green & white teas. Today I’m all over the Assam (w/Stevia & cream). I need something with muscle today. lol
I’ve never tried Japanese Gen-mai Cha, Formosa or Ceylon teas. Getting an order together to give those a try.
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Assam! Whew, that packs a punch
We had a bit of Darjeeling roasted oolong this morning, but I suppose it is only tangentially related to Darjeeling. Some of the taiwanese teas can be very pleasing, and gyokuro is my suggestion for the Japanese. We would love to hear more after you get your order 