I used my frequent steeper points on this. Honestly, I had high expectations for this tea because it is so expensive. So, out of my massive recent David’s Tea order, this was the first one that I tried.
The dry leaf of this smells like a good quality black tea. I might get an apricot note if I go looking for it, but other than that, I think it smells more like a black tea. The leaves are absolutely beautiful – long, delicate, and wispy.
I steeped this according to the instructions, and upon first taste, it really tastes like lychees, flowers, and slightly of stone fruit. But for me, the lychee note is the most prominent. It has absolutely no astringency either.
I also look forward to re-steeping this a few times!
Overall, this is a fancy oolong tea. And I would recommend using your frequent steeper points to try this. But I am not sure if I will buy it again on my own.
Flavors: Apricot, Earth, Floral, Lychee, Mineral
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I enjoyed this tea. I agree with the “fancy” comment.. I also use my FS points to try this and have quite a few bags since I figure traditional tea will keep awhile sealed but still working on sipping my first bag.
That’s awesome! :) And you’re right! Traditional teas will probably keep for much longer since there are no dry fruits and so forth in it. Plus, you can re-steep the phoenix oolong leaves again and again! I am so glad you liked this one too! <3
I enjoyed this tea. I agree with the “fancy” comment.. I also use my FS points to try this and have quite a few bags since I figure traditional tea will keep awhile sealed but still working on sipping my first bag.
That’s awesome! :) And you’re right! Traditional teas will probably keep for much longer since there are no dry fruits and so forth in it. Plus, you can re-steep the phoenix oolong leaves again and again! I am so glad you liked this one too! <3