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I would like to thank Fong Mong Tea for this delicious sample. I knew I was in for a treat when I smelled the dry leaf aroma. It was FAN-TAS-TIC! This High Mountain Oolong has a deeper roasted aroma, which is exactly what I was looking for. :)) The wet leaves smelled even more A M A Z I N G! The aromas ranged from a roasted quality, stoned fruit, and flowers [like lilacs…….or possibly closer to orchids]. The cup is a yellow-orange color, and I didn’t smell much aroma from the cup-perhaps my sinuses were misbehaving. :(( The main flavors seemed to be lightly roasty, with a decent peach aspect, that was smooth and delicious on my palate!

My second cup was steeped the same as the first cup. The wet leaves smelled even more intense as the aroma seemingly filled the room! All the aromas intensified, but the aroma was sweeter-like that of a sweet ripe watermelon. This additional aroma was not pervasive, but coexisted harmoniously with the other aromas. The flavors were stronger as well. I experienced what I believe to be a mineral quality in the flavor, along with a stronger peach flavor, which balanced quite nicely as each coated my tongue. This was the best cup and a very satisfying, juicy cup. :))

The third cup exhibited less roasted and more fruity/floral aromas, which were still impressive. The cup flavors were less mineral and peachy, but still smooth and delicious, with good, milder stone fruit flavor and minerality [1.5 minutes at 195F].

The last cup sill possessed decent wet leaf aroma, which was quite surprising. After soaking these babies [tea leaves] until they begged for mercy, I was greeted with a light peachy flavor and a light astringency on the back of my palate [6-7 minutes at 212F].

This is the third of four samples from Fong Mong Tea, and the best tea experience from them so far. I really enjoyed the deeper roasted quality of this Oolong tea, with the balance of the stone fruits and flowers too [the flowery aspect was mostly noticeable in the wet leaf aroma].

It was 8 years ago today we said goodbye to my Grandpa [Paps]. I am so grateful his spirit, the memories, and all that he taught me lives on. I am thankful that he gave me a greater appreciation for tea, and a greater appreciation for the music he (WE) loved and shared! :)) Here is his favorite song if you wish to listen:

D. Ellington-Caravan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTzZKtnTnqI

Anything by Glenn Miller-his favorite, String of Pearls:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PfX-nDy4aU&feature=related

And of course Frank Sinatra:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH21_YzuQ5s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feSz5S96svQ&feature=related

Originally Cupped & Reviewed: Friday, June 29, 2012.

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 1 min, 0 sec
TheTeaFairy

sounds like a delightful oolong… and your grandpa had great taste in music! The gift of knowledge passed on to you is precious, I see you cherish his memory as you should :-) grand parents are so important in one’s life…. I am thankful to still have my grandma around…

Bonnie

Lovely! I hope my grandchildren will remember me as fondly!

TeaBrat

sounds lovely!

Azzrian

Wow everyone is drinking Fong Mong today!

K S

Glad your first experience with this turned out better than mine.

ScottTeaMan

I can’t remember offhand KS, did you oversteep it??

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TheTeaFairy

sounds like a delightful oolong… and your grandpa had great taste in music! The gift of knowledge passed on to you is precious, I see you cherish his memory as you should :-) grand parents are so important in one’s life…. I am thankful to still have my grandma around…

Bonnie

Lovely! I hope my grandchildren will remember me as fondly!

TeaBrat

sounds lovely!

Azzrian

Wow everyone is drinking Fong Mong today!

K S

Glad your first experience with this turned out better than mine.

ScottTeaMan

I can’t remember offhand KS, did you oversteep it??

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