A very strong citrus aroma upon opening the bag, sort of an earthy yuzu scent. The leaves look top notch, dark green and tightly furled, but there’s Japanese “konpeito” rock sugar candies inside. They are large enough to pick out easily but I’d rather there be none.
The citrus flavour is not nearly as strong as the aroma, just a hint on the palette that doesn’t linger. Lupicia says it’s “Amanatsu oranges,” which I am unfamilar with. It’s a nice balance of very good oolong and and complementary flavour that work well together. The oolong dominates, so if you are not a fan of Taiwan oolong the citrus note will not be covering that up.
A nice sip for a gloomy, gray Saturday. Lupicia recommends it iced, but I feel like it’d get that unpleasantly floral bitter note that some citrusy oolongs get when cooled.
Flavors: Astringent, Citrus, Yuzu
