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Bought this tea from a lovely family-owned tea shop in Taipei called Chang Hsie Shing / Zhang Xie Xing Tea Shop (張協興茶行). We tried maybe six teas there and most of them really impressed us but unfortunately we only had enough cash to buy two (and a pitcher). The name “Bo Luo Mi” translates to “Pineapple Honey”.

1st infusion: 194˚F
A delicious malty, juicy, slightly floral aroma. Reminds me a bit of the caramel-y sweet Shan Lin Xi Winter Sprout from Song Tea & Ceramics, but a bit more tropical. Liquor is fresh and sweet.

2nd infusion: 200˚F
Still retains the sweet delicious characteristics from the first infusion, but the flavour and aroma has mellowed out and becomes easier to pair with food.

3rd infusion: 202˚F
After the top notes of the aroma have been stripped away, the underlying nature is revealed. Now I see that this tea shares some characteristics with high-quality Tieguanyin.

Great unobjectionable classic Pu Er that goes well with any food. Decent with milk but tastes well-balanced and full-bodied enough on its own.

Very drinkable, inoffensive. Savoury, wonderful body and mouthfeel.

Must try with milk another time

Beautiful aroma of cacao on the nose.

Liquor is a yellowy-amber colour. I get notes of tart stonefruit, similar to a Dan Cong oolong. Fruitier than Yunnan Sourcing’s regular Da Hong Pao, but just as delicious.

Initial brewing at 193˚F was not hot enough, probably should start at 197˚F for this one.

Perfect night-time or dessert tea. I didn’t think I would like this style of flavoured tea since I dislike the artificial DAVIDsTEA counterparts, but this is a subtle and delicious blend of cacao and caramel. Smells divine but not in a cheap or teenybopper way.

Delicious breakfast tea. I don’t usually like flavoured teas but this is masterfully blended, and doesn’t get too bitter even when oversteeped, like a lot of Western black teas do.

I also loved their Azteca d’Oro. Looking forward to trying all their teas!

1st infusion: Best aroma out of all the 3 Menghai Pu Ers i’ve tried so far: sweet rich earthiness. Tastes lovely and addictive on its own, not so good with milk.

Liquor is a dark reddish-brown.

Rating: 81