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> I can't really disagree with you that the two are different. My Jade
> is semi rolled and Pouchong long and twisted. However I can taste more
> similarities than not once you get beyond the floral taste. I think
> pouchong is a style from Nantou. However it could be from other areas
> like DongDing or AliShan but I don't know.


Jim, your point is well taken. I wonder though whether a super-super-fresh
Jade Oolong vis-a-vis a super-super-fresh Pouchong wouldn't show more
dramatic differences.
Michael