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“Second steeping of these leaves. Still love it, but I’ve got a good tip: Don’t overdo it with the amount of leaves. I used what I thought was the recommended amount in the first steeping, as Red...” Read full tasting note
“Delicious! I will say that this has a very thick, buttery mouthfeel. The first time I drank it after coming home from San Francisco, I literally thought “wow, this is feels like butter in my...” Read full tasting note
Hand-gathered in late April 2014 at 1600 meters above sea level, our Alishan oolong comes from a garden that has provided us with tea for the past seven years. It’s a garden that for the past few years have won repeated accolades for the quality and character of its tea. Their harvest season spans twelve days, and during that time, tea-picking, oxidation, roasting and rolling occurs around the clock. Each step in the process is mindfully controlled to ensure that the tea is crafted to optimize its aroma, taste and finish.
This year’s harvest season was marked by days of heavy rain interspersed with unseasonably warm days. The result was a significantly lower quantity of tea picked, but skilled craftsmanship turned that small amount into an exceptional wonderful tea. This batch counts as one of the best we’ve tasted – intensely flavorful and aromatic, without sacrificing mouth feel or sweetness.
High elevation oolongs from Alishan usually carry notes of citrus and apples. This year’s harvest has suprised us with a suprisingly thick buttery character.
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Second steeping of these leaves. Still love it, but I’ve got a good tip:
Don’t overdo it with the amount of leaves. I used what I thought was the recommended amount in the first steeping, as Red Blossom recommended slightly more leaves than the average Oolong brew, before realizing just how tightly rolled the leaves were. When they got wet and expanded, they filled my teapot. Wow, they REALLY expand!
Today I removed about half of the leaves, put them in my backup teapot to save for later, and tried brewing with a lesser amount.
Same big, bold, uber smooth but still thick buttery feel, and the straw and grass undertones were still present and accounted for.
Love this tea!
-E
Delicious! I will say that this has a very thick, buttery mouthfeel. The first time I drank it after coming home from San Francisco, I literally thought “wow, this is feels like butter in my mouth!” The taste itself is lightly floral and slightly creamy. I wish it wasn’t as expensive as it is, but it’s worth it. Very, very good :)
