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“Trying to finish this tea as I’ve had it for a while. Still tastes great! I’ve now tried quite a few oolongs from Taiwan but most of them are a greener style. This tea, which I believe is usually...” Read full tasting note
“A very pleasant Oolong. Like any Oolong, the leaf need to open freely (no filters here). Infused leaves have a very good smell – don’t miss that part. And yes, it’s 5 min. steeping, minimum, with...” Read full tasting note
“I deleted my review 3 times it goes something like this 1st Steep: Honey-like, sweet 2nd Steep: Overbrewed it but it’s still very good 3rd Steep: Nice good equilibrium on the top, very round taste,...” Read full tasting note
“I love teas that can take abuse. This oolong begs for water just off the boil with a full five minute steep—plenty of time to referee a three-way cat battle royale among a trio of tiggers who all...” Read full tasting note
Very heavy fermentation: 70% and over.
A superb tea, delicate and scented. All the qualities of Wu Long (oolong) teas are well defined in this tea: it is woody and honeyed, round and long lasting in the mouth. This is the tea to sample first when discovering these typical Taiwanese teas. It must be drunk alone, with nothing added.
Trying to finish this tea as I’ve had it for a while. Still tastes great!
I’ve now tried quite a few oolongs from Taiwan but most of them are a greener style. This tea, which I believe is usually called Bai Hao, is much more oxidized, approaching black tea. Lightly sweet honey and woodsy flavors combine without much of a musty quality. A nice honey taste lingers on the palate for a while after drinking. Some descriptions I have seen of this type of tea note a fruity taste, but to me it doesn’t have the fruity quality you might find in, say, a Dan Cong. I would also add that fans of Darjeeling teas might enjoy this one.
I’ve found it is nice and smooth if you use temperatures below those you would use for black tea as it can get bitter quickly.
A very pleasant Oolong. Like any Oolong, the leaf need to open freely (no filters here). Infused leaves have a very good smell – don’t miss that part. And yes, it’s 5 min. steeping, minimum, with almost boiling water.
I deleted my review 3 times it goes something like this
1st Steep:
Honey-like, sweet
2nd Steep:
Overbrewed it but it’s still very good
3rd Steep:
Nice good equilibrium on the top, very round taste, definitely one of the best offering from PDT.
- Flavor Complexity: 15/30 – What it lacks in complexity, the tea gains in balance; it’s on the lighter end.
- Brewing Forgiveness: 15/20 – Seemed to take my 95°C pretty well!
- Quality Across Infusions: 17/20 – Definitely high quality and it resisted by overbrewing.
- Overall Enjoyment: 25/30 – I liked this. It’s a good session, very light, a good breakfast tea.
- yaro
Flavors: Honey
I love teas that can take abuse. This oolong begs for water just off the boil with a full five minute steep—plenty of time to referee a three-way cat battle royale among a trio of tiggers who all want to sleep on The Napping Blanket. And after all that beating, it provides you with a rich, nutty (cashews?), roasty cup. Nothing perfumey floral—just some light honey essence in it to sweeten the deal.
Perfect to watch the winner of the melee napping in a sunbeam on the corner of the bed.
