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10/10 would recommend. This is a pricey tea but very worth it. Very clear notes of wildflower honey, floral nectar, and cantaloupe. A delicate, floral flavor (hits all of the high notes), yet a ridiculously creamy, smooth mouthfeel and an immediate 回甘 (sweet finish) that just doesn’t end. Do yourself a favor and try it.
NOTE: Just going off the dry scent in my warmed gaiwan, I found that the charcoal roast was a bit heavy for my liking, so I rinsed the tea. Normally I don’t do this for Phoenix oolongs (to make sure I don’t waste any fragrance since that’s the area in which these teas excel), but I would say that this tea actually benefited from the rinse – if nothing else, the flavor was certainly not diminished by doing so.
Flavors: Cantaloupe, Cinnamon, Cream, Earth, Floral, Flowers, Fruity, Honey, Melon, Nectar, Smooth, Spices, Sweet, Wood
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you dont give high scores lightly either do you
Haha no, I suppose not – the more tea I drink, the more picky I am too.
I try to judge teas purely based on the scale I list on my profile. I’m looking for complexity (flavor + finish, scent, aroma), texture, how well the tea represents its category (or if it challenges the category – I always love this), and my overall feeling (would I buy the tea again?).
you dont give high scores lightly either do you
Haha no, I suppose not – the more tea I drink, the more picky I am too.
I try to judge teas purely based on the scale I list on my profile. I’m looking for complexity (flavor + finish, scent, aroma), texture, how well the tea represents its category (or if it challenges the category – I always love this), and my overall feeling (would I buy the tea again?).