Persimmon Blossom (Ya Sai) from Red Blossom Tea Company

Persimmon Blossom (Ya Sai)

Tea type
Oolong Tea
Ingredients
Oolong Tea
Flavors
Bell Pepper, Bitter, Bread, Cacao, Floral, Fruity, Leather, Molasses, Nutty, Oak, Osmanthus, Wheat
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Caffeine
Medium
Certification
Not available
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Average preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 0 min, 45 sec 5 g 5 oz / 153 ml

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  • “For a key to my rating scale, check out my bio. Incredibly aromatic / floral but not sweet at all, this is a very interesting Ya Shi Xiang, or as Red Blossom calls it, “Persimmon Blossom...” Read full tasting note
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  • “The tasting notes on Red Blossom’s site make this tea seem like magic. And for $30/oz., I was expecting as much. Sadly, it’s quite bland. Smooth and pleasant enough, with the light taste of some...” Read full tasting note
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From Red Blossom Tea Company

Reminiscent of a Sugar Apple, in recent years the tea has been re-christened as Persimmon Blossom to better reflect its true flavor. Refined orchard fruit notes and a refreshing clarity of flavor akin to Asian pear, matched with the complex floral notes of wildflower honey. With a smooth and substantial mouthfeel, the flavors retain a crisp and bright fruit-forward finish that lingers for a remarkably long time. Crisp, clean, aromatic, with strong notes of Asian pear and wildflower honey.

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For a key to my rating scale, check out my bio.

Incredibly aromatic / floral but not sweet at all, this is a very interesting Ya Shi Xiang, or as Red Blossom calls it, “Persimmon Blossom Fragrance”. The dry fruit sweetness typical of Phoenix oolongs is replaced with nutty / cereal grain notes.

Flavors: Bell Pepper, Bitter, Bread, Cacao, Floral, Fruity, Leather, Molasses, Nutty, Oak, Osmanthus, Wheat

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 0 min, 15 sec 5 g 4 OZ / 125 ML
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The tasting notes on Red Blossom’s site make this tea seem like magic. And for $30/oz., I was expecting as much. Sadly, it’s quite bland. Smooth and pleasant enough, with the light taste of some indiscernible fruit, it’s nothing I would look forward to having again. Yet I bought a couple ounces, have had it a half-dozen times now, and will be clearing it out, little-by-little.

Revisting the tea a few times since I first reviewed it, I’ve found being more heavy-handed with the initial dose makes it much more interesting. It makes for a pricey cup of tea, but the appeal is there.

Flavors: Fruity

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 1 min, 0 sec 5 g 6 OZ / 180 ML
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