Dear Sil-
I regret to inform you that it appears as though I’m starting to enjoy pretty much every roasted oolong thrown my way. I don’t know if it’s because of their roasty deliciousness or because I can drink them at night without worrying about the caffeine. Or if it’s simply because they are new to me and unlike greens or whites, still have a strong flavor. I don’t know what’s happening, but I do promise to always love my straight black teas best.
Cheers-
Amy
p.s. you can blame your tea sister for this. She included this delicious tea a while back and my previous ambivalence towards oolongs kept me from trying it until now.
p.p.s Thanks Terri Harplady!
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Roasting does things to the caffeine level?
Wondering the same thing.
sigh another one bites the dust…
Woot woot oolongs!
Yay for oolongs!! So what happens to the caffeine in roasted oolongs?
oh, I have no idea if roasting does anything, but I have noticed that i can drink roasted oolongs right before bed and still go right to sleep. might just be me!
what I’ve read is that caffeine levels are reduced due to the baking/roasting…
Glad you like it!
Sil, at least she’s not in love with the Earl! ;)
by that rationale aged teas that have received multiple roasts would be the best nighttime choice…
Earl’s would/will NEVER happen. I can’t even stand a light earl grey, even if I’m desperate. Just the thought makes my face cringe a bit.
Roasting does things to the caffeine level?
Wondering the same thing.
sigh another one bites the dust…
Woot woot oolongs!
Yay for oolongs!! So what happens to the caffeine in roasted oolongs?
oh, I have no idea if roasting does anything, but I have noticed that i can drink roasted oolongs right before bed and still go right to sleep. might just be me!
what I’ve read is that caffeine levels are reduced due to the baking/roasting…
Glad you like it!
Sil, at least she’s not in love with the Earl! ;)
by that rationale aged teas that have received multiple roasts would be the best nighttime choice…
Earl’s would/will NEVER happen. I can’t even stand a light earl grey, even if I’m desperate. Just the thought makes my face cringe a bit.