I give this a more thorough review on my blog but to keep it shorter and lighter here – this stuff is AWESOME! I had to check the website to see if it was the correct tea. This is not even close to what I expected from an oolong. This is malt, malt, malt, malt, (tribute to Spam) and honey, and malt, and caramel, and did I mention malt? Seriously, this reminds me of a combination of Tan Yang and the Dian Hong Golden Tips I had this morning. There is no bitterness, and only a slight dryness. If feels thick and syrupy. The aftertaste is sweet and fruity/spicy. They call it plum and that does match the other teas I have tried that mention plum in the description. What-Cha is quickly turning me into a fan.
I haven’t given a number rating in a while – this one earns it.
Flavors: Honey, Malt, Plum
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oh it sounds fantastic : plums and honey notes are among my favourite in straight teas. and this is an Oolong.sounds like a double win :)
I posted after the first steep. Second steep is honey and plum. I think I will shorten the first steep next time and keep some of that malt for round two.
Is there any malt flavor in it?
This sounds absolutely wonderful! I’m definitely going to have to get some eventually.
Thanks for another lovely review, Kevin. All What-Cha teas at the moment are marked down 20% for the rest of August if you are interested in purchasing.
I just got this in the mail… can’t wait to try it!
oh it sounds fantastic : plums and honey notes are among my favourite in straight teas. and this is an Oolong.sounds like a double win :)
I posted after the first steep. Second steep is honey and plum. I think I will shorten the first steep next time and keep some of that malt for round two.
Is there any malt flavor in it?
This sounds absolutely wonderful! I’m definitely going to have to get some eventually.
Thanks for another lovely review, Kevin. All What-Cha teas at the moment are marked down 20% for the rest of August if you are interested in purchasing.
I just got this in the mail… can’t wait to try it!