89 Tasting Notes

100
drank Milk Oolong by thepuriTea
89 tasting notes

Sometimes, after disappointment, you need to refresh your perspective. This tea does that.

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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drank Ali Shan by thepuriTea
89 tasting notes

Leaves unfolded quickly, and were very full. Color is a green-gold. Aroma is slightly buttery, a bit nutty. Flavor however was very disapointing. Too earthy for an oolong. Something vegetal, but I can’t place it. Slight bitterness on only a 3 minute steep.

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 3 min, 0 sec
TeaGuy19

I would try the gongfu or flash method of steeping. It tends to help me taste the true flavors of Oolong teas.

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80
drank Bao Zhong by Teas Etc
89 tasting notes

Doubled the quantity of leaf. Same 4 minute steep. Improved the body, and the flavor.
Very smooth. A good buttery taste, with a slight something else. Maybe a grain flavor?

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 4 min, 0 sec

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drank Honeydew by Teas Etc
89 tasting notes

This was a free sample from Teas Etc.

Leaves are green and finely chopped. The Honeydew aroma is strong both before and after brewing. Brewed, it tasted like Honeydew melon. The tea provides the dark-gold color. If you want a honeydew drink, this might be it, but as a tea, as a coworker commented, a waste of good water.

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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75
drank Ti Kuan Yin by thepuriTea
89 tasting notes

A golden brew with a subtle floral aroma and a slightly sweet taste. A mellow Ti Kuan Yin, without the complexities of some of the other varieties. A very nice, relaxing tea.

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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80
drank Bao Zhong by Teas Etc
89 tasting notes

Dark green leaves, Golden colored with a buttery aroma. Delicious.

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 4 min, 0 sec

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80
drank Bai Mu Dan by Teas Etc
89 tasting notes

Followed vendors steeping, but 3 minutes always seems a bit long for a white tea. Leaves are like many other white teas, with their furry edges, but there are also pieces of dried green leaf included. Body is excellent. Initial aroma was surprising, very pleasant, more than vegetal, but I wouldn’t say buttery. However, as the tea cooled, the buttery taste did come through.

Preparation
170 °F / 76 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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76
drank Tung Ting by Teas Etc
89 tasting notes

Full leaf, but smaller leaves. Solid favor, but individually they are very subtle. Floral. Slight bitterness when hot, but sweetnees comes through when it cools a bit.
Just as good, maybe better, on the second steep.

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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80
drank Dan Cong by thepuriTea
89 tasting notes

The leaves do have a distinct aroma. Abundantly apricot, and subtle cocoa. The dark gold brew aroma is reduced, more of a roasted apricot. Flavour is woody and sweet. As it cools, woody taste dominates, and astringency increases.

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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80
drank Huang Jin Gui by Teas Etc
89 tasting notes

Clear golden color. Inital strong taste of rice. Floral aroma. Sweetens as it cools.
Next time, shorten steep.

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 4 min, 0 sec

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