Thank you so much for this sample, Tea Ave!
I have never tried an Osmanthus Oolong before, and honestly, I was a little nervous that this would be a really flowery tea (flowery teas can be hit or miss with me…). However, upon opening the sample packet, I was hit with this sweet honey stone fruit fragrance. Jammy and sweet!
The liquor is a really gorgeous golden yellow. I followed the instructions on the pouch for gaiwan brewing, using 8grams. If I were to do this again, I think I’d use less leaf. This tea is so flavourful that I really think I could personally use less leaf and still get a perfectly lovely session out of it (just a note to myself for next time).
The steeped tea itself is really wonderful… creamy, buttery mouth feel with honey, fruity loveliness. It may only be 16F outside, but I have spring in my cup. :)
The second steep yielded a darker, deeper liquor with a more vegetal base (spinach and kale, like)… this steep was almost roasty.
I truly love the finish of this, too… it’s so sweet and lingers for quite some time.
I love finding out that I like something I would’ve thought I wouldn’t… Osmanthus, you’re pretty great. :)
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I now know who to pass those onto…. ewwww is all I have to say baout osmanthus.
Lol!! I didn’t expect to like it, but I really do!
i have this sample and afraid to try.
I will take your osmanthus!
Hold on, I checked I have Magnolia oolong and Jasmine if you want Teabrat. No osmanthus . Sorry ;)
You’ve inspired me to try my sample tomorrow… I’ve been a little wary of the osmanthus..
hmm. magnolia maybe ;)
We are so happy to see you you actually do enjoy our Osmanthus, DeliriumsFrogs!! We would like to invite you to share your review and rate the teas on our website when you have a min, cheers.
Will do, Teaave!
I’m drinking the leftover leaves that I cold steeped right now… makes a really lovely cold brew. :)
DeliriumsFrogs, cold brew are always wonderful, and that applies to all of our oolongs ;)
I now know who to pass those onto…. ewwww is all I have to say baout osmanthus.
Lol!! I didn’t expect to like it, but I really do!
i have this sample and afraid to try.
I will take your osmanthus!
Hold on, I checked I have Magnolia oolong and Jasmine if you want Teabrat. No osmanthus . Sorry ;)
You’ve inspired me to try my sample tomorrow… I’ve been a little wary of the osmanthus..
hmm. magnolia maybe ;)
We are so happy to see you you actually do enjoy our Osmanthus, DeliriumsFrogs!! We would like to invite you to share your review and rate the teas on our website when you have a min, cheers.
Will do, Teaave!
I’m drinking the leftover leaves that I cold steeped right now… makes a really lovely cold brew. :)
DeliriumsFrogs, cold brew are always wonderful, and that applies to all of our oolongs ;)