2016 Pomelo-Aged 8 Immortals Oolong

Tea type
Oolong Tea
Ingredients
Oolong Tea Leaves
Flavors
Apple, Citrus, Fruity, Lemon, Sweet, Acidic
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Loose Leaf
Caffeine
Medium
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Average preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 8 min or more 7 g 5 oz / 147 ml

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From West China Tea Company

2010 Pomelo-Aged 8 Immortals (柚子裝陳八仙, Yòu Zi Zhuāng Chén Bā Xiān, “Pomelo-Packed Old 8 Immortals”) – This unusual aged tea hails from Jieyang, Guangdong, where it is a form of folk medicine. A pomelo is a large Chinese citrus fruit, similar to a grapefruit but with less bitterness. The fruit is hollowed out and the skin is filled with Eight Immortals Dan Cong oolong, wrapped with wire and twisted to press it tight, before being smoked and aged – sometimes for decades. The wrapping and pressing of the fruit gives it its characteristic “pumpkin” appearance. It is prepared by chiseling a chunk of tea and rind off and steeping it or boiling it. The tea and rind are prepared together, with a thumbprint-sized piece of the rind included with a 7-gram dosage of tea. The resulting tea is dark and rich, with a distinct citrus character and a deep, strong Qi.

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370 tasting notes

After starting the tea with my usual quick rinse, I knew that this one needed a long steep (10-minutes long). Bam! Flavors were bursting to life on the palate – there were notes of plums, citrus, sour lemon peel, roasted apple, & a sweetened delight.

Flavors: Apple, Citrus, Fruity, Lemon, Sweet

gmathis

That sounds like one cup full of happy.

MadHatterTeaReview

It was a good session, but unfortunately, had enough to try it the one time. :)

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This tea coats your entire mouth and teeth with its acidic and piercing citrus flavor. Oily texture and truly unique. Do long steeps for a full experience.

Flavors: Acidic, Citrus

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 8 min or more 7 g 5 OZ / 147 ML

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