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“I’m more into my unfermented green Oolongs than my darker Oolongs, but this really grabbed me. Looks like I might be turning to the dark side…! Aroma: Dominant ‘forest floor’ woodiness and sap with...” Read full tasting note
This is a Spring 2012 Phoenix Bird Dan Cong from northern Guangdong province. It is grown in singular tea trees and is picked using tall ladders.
It has an obvious stonefruit, in particular apricot, flavour and aroma, combined with a balanced minerality and continuous mouthfeel.
Origin: Chao An, Guandong Province, China (Spring 2012)
Preparation advice:
Quantity: 4g per 200 ml water (a generous tsp per cup)
Steeping time: 2 – 2.5 mins (don’t be tempted to brew too long)
Water temperature: 90°C
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I’m more into my unfermented green Oolongs than my darker Oolongs, but this really grabbed me. Looks like I might be turning to the dark side…!
Aroma: Dominant ‘forest floor’ woodiness and sap with a slightly smokyness. Vegetal. Burnt sugar gives it the slightest bitter edge. Subtle yet complex. Second steeping is lighter yet slightly less delicate.
Flavour: Candied ginger, marmalade and subtle toasty woodiness give way to complex floral notes. Lingering pine needle on the finish. Hints of burnt toffee. The flavour spectrum is somehow deep, delicate and floral all at the same time. I like it.
Overall: This is about the nicest dark Oolong I’ve tasted. Another win from Tea & Sympathy. The price is a bit higher than most of the teas I get from them, but it is still definitely within the ‘affordable’ range and I’ll certainly be adding it to my next order.
Where are Tea & Sympathy from? I’d love to try some of their teas after reading your glowing reviews.