36 Tasting Notes
This one is different than other High Mountain green oolongs I’ve had. First of all, the flavor just keeps going, brew after brew. I get this peachy taste, like the hint of the ripest peach I’ve ever had, or even canned peach (but in a good way). The floral notes also give me a jolt every time I take a sip. Delicious! Truly amazing.
Preparation
This traditionally roasted Iron Goddess is really nice. There are a few tricks to get it just right. After heating my gaiwan really hot, I put the tea leaves in it and shake it. Then I pour boiling water on it for just 15 seconds. Then I get a nice roastiness with a subtle sweetness that is perfect for a dark winter night.
Preparation
I really like this tea. It is popular among my friends too. I find that I have better luck steeping it at 195 F rather than just off boiling. The first steeping has that really nice sweet, fruity highlight that reminds me of agave nectar. The second steeping has an earthier flavor. And the later steepings seem light and breezy. It really has the energy of spring – sweet, light, and breezy.
Preparation
I’ve actually brewed this a lot since this note. I actually have taken it back to boiling water. If I use about 7 grams to about 100 ml of water right off the boil and steep for 45-60 seconds, I get a really nice tea. It is a lovely high-mountain oolong. It has one of the better values for tea that I’ve had – not too pricey, but very nice quality.
Not my favorite. The jasmine is so overwhelming, it’s hard to even call this tea. It’s more like “jasmine.” Ten Ren has a similarly priced Jasmine Green Tea 2nd Grade which is much better and still offers the taste of green tea amid the jasmine.
