I had not been in the local Teavana for more than a year, but saw their signage for their Heavenly Tea sale, and thought I would check them out. Most items of my taste were already gone, but the salesperson did a good sell on this Oolong, which was 75% off and did smell fantastic. I brewed up a gaiwan full when I arrived home, and am mighty glad for the purchase.
1st steep: 4 minutes at 200 F, yields a nice amber brew with nice aroma of roasted bamboo. Taste is really surprising. Honey and toasted almonds… a bit like the Honiglebkuchen cookies that I had as a child. Faint wisp of floral notes are there waaay in the background.
2nd steep: 3 minutes at 190 F. Stronger aroma, wonderful flavor. Less sweet, more toasty, and definitely a well defined oolong flavor. Quite surprised by the excellent quality, and beautiful color.
More steeps to follow, and can recommend picking this one up at this deeply discounted price.
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I have toyed with ordering this one tea for the past two weeks. Damn heavenly sale!
Haha! They told me the sale ends on Sunday, and I am toying with going back to buy more! :)
I was tempted to buy some of this on their website but didn’t – been burned by Teavana suckiness too many times. I’m glad to hear it was good!
I have toyed with ordering this one tea for the past two weeks. Damn heavenly sale!
Haha! They told me the sale ends on Sunday, and I am toying with going back to buy more! :)
I was tempted to buy some of this on their website but didn’t – been burned by Teavana suckiness too many times. I’m glad to hear it was good!