Chose this tea this morning inspired by ashmanra’s sipdown scavenger hunt. This is my only surviving flavored white tea (that I know of). It has lasted a while unopened before I got into my Iced Tea Phase last summer. I think I know why I don’t do flavored white teas. This was just not it for me. The bai mu dan base is just fine, it has all the usual marks – soft hay, oats and a light floral touch. The melon flavoring was pretty overpowering for the delicate nature of the white tea. Don’t get me wrong, i loved melon flavoring in other things like boba or candy, but it had an odd metallic tang to accompany the white tea. If I were to drink this hot, I may use cooler water and a lighter touch on the steeps.
Flavors: Cantaloupe, Hay, Honeydew, Oats
I need to try this one iced. I didn’t love it hot, but maybe I haven’t given it enough of a chance. I do love the aroma.
I know! the dry leaf smells so good. Cold brew is definitely the way to go with this tea