Purchased this tea with my last Dragon Tea House order that came in a few weeks ago, but am just getting around to reviewing it now. I’ve tried steeping it Western style and also in the gaiwan (this morning).
The only other bohea tea I’ve had is Upton’s version. This is a lot lighter in body than I remember the UT version being. It does have flavor notes similar to a dark roasted oolong like a wuyi. I’m getting roasty grain notes, along with a fruity flavor like plums and yes, a citrus. I can see why they liken this to bergamot but thankfully it doesn’t have the overpowering obnoxious smell of bergamot ;) Finish is sweet on the palette without a loot of bitterness.
I can really see drinking this as a late morning or early afternoon tea. This would be a decent one for the office too as it needs no cream or sugar. (I like simple when I am at work).
Overall I think this is “ok” but I’m not really thrilled by it. I feel like I have a lot of teas already that fit this flavor profile. I know this isn’t a puerh but maybe it will develop a bit more complexity with some age behind it? hmmm.
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I had one like this and later noticed that the package called for double leading. It was much better that way. My first Bohea was strong strong STRONG. And so good!
Double leading? sorry to be dumb but I’ve never heard of that before!
I’ve always liked Upton’s Boheas and I notice they have a new one on their site.
I had one like this and later noticed that the package called for double leading. It was much better that way. My first Bohea was strong strong STRONG. And so good!
Double leading? sorry to be dumb but I’ve never heard of that before!
I’ve always liked Upton’s Boheas and I notice they have a new one on their site.