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If you’re looking for Wuyi oolongs, may I just state that Verdant’s Qilan is usually very good and Wuyi Origin’s Qilan is nice too. A good Shui Xian might also do the trick for you.
I’ve actually had the Verdant one in 2014 and was impressed with the orchid and jasmine florals. I am finicky with Shui Xians. I like Qi Lan yan chas a little more because slightly more floral. I actually have some Shui Xian from Berylleb that is incredibly smooth that I need to try again. There’s something heavy about Shui Xians that I have a hard time with….which is crazy considering how I love Wuyi blacks and the greener Shuixian cakes. Well, I could brew some up and tell you what I think nevermind I am probably being crazy-hence the ’good" modifier before shui xian.
Did you pick some of this one up in particular? I love this one so much because it is so well balanced and sweet.
As for Old Ways, they also specialize in Wuyi teas. They actually have a sampler pack for Qilans to show off the maocha before processing and some unroasted Qilan. I did not get the maocha myself, but Char had a favorable review of it on her website. Here’s a link https://oldwaystea.com/products/qi-lan-tea-master-set?taxon_id=10
I also don’t know too much about the differences in season for these myself. but here was an interesting way to sell them. Do you notice a difference in the winter crops for Shui Xians ?https://oldwaystea.com/products/winter-shui-xian?taxon_id=4
I also wonder wth this tastes like. I know huang pian basically means that the leaves are the large old ones that grandmas usually drink, and I’ve really liked the Zhengyan teas I’ve had of late….
https://oldwaystea.com/products/zhengyan-huangpian?taxon_id=4
I’ve got a sample of this one somewhere. With Shui Xian, I mostly stick to the spring harvest. With Wuyi teas, the later harvests have a reputation for being much lower in quality.
I was looking at that Huangpian earlier. I have liked the few other Huangpian teas I have tried. I saw a grass fragrance black tea too that looked interesting. I literally know nothing about Old Ways Tea though.
Same. Here’s the review that talked me into getting some.
I just checked out that review. That looks like some quality leaf. I think I’m gonna take the plunge with you.
The prices are actually not bad either.
If you’re looking for Wuyi oolongs, may I just state that Verdant’s Qilan is usually very good and Wuyi Origin’s Qilan is nice too. A good Shui Xian might also do the trick for you.
I’ve actually had the Verdant one in 2014 and was impressed with the orchid and jasmine florals. I am finicky with Shui Xians. I like Qi Lan yan chas a little more because slightly more floral. I actually have some Shui Xian from Berylleb that is incredibly smooth that I need to try again. There’s something heavy about Shui Xians that I have a hard time with….which is crazy considering how I love Wuyi blacks and the greener Shuixian cakes. Well, I could brew some up and tell you what I think nevermind I am probably being crazy-hence the ’good" modifier before shui xian.
Did you pick some of this one up in particular? I love this one so much because it is so well balanced and sweet.
As for Old Ways, they also specialize in Wuyi teas. They actually have a sampler pack for Qilans to show off the maocha before processing and some unroasted Qilan. I did not get the maocha myself, but Char had a favorable review of it on her website. Here’s a link https://oldwaystea.com/products/qi-lan-tea-master-set?taxon_id=10
I also don’t know too much about the differences in season for these myself. but here was an interesting way to sell them. Do you notice a difference in the winter crops for Shui Xians ?https://oldwaystea.com/products/winter-shui-xian?taxon_id=4
I also wonder wth this tastes like. I know huang pian basically means that the leaves are the large old ones that grandmas usually drink, and I’ve really liked the Zhengyan teas I’ve had of late….
https://oldwaystea.com/products/zhengyan-huangpian?taxon_id=4
I’ve got a sample of this one somewhere. With Shui Xian, I mostly stick to the spring harvest. With Wuyi teas, the later harvests have a reputation for being much lower in quality.
I was looking at that Huangpian earlier. I have liked the few other Huangpian teas I have tried. I saw a grass fragrance black tea too that looked interesting. I literally know nothing about Old Ways Tea though.
http://oolongowl.com/qi-lan-process-roast-tasting-old-ways-tea/
Same. Here’s the review that talked me into getting some.
I just checked out that review. That looks like some quality leaf. I think I’m gonna take the plunge with you.
The prices are actually not bad either.