This is my second Tie Guan Yin, the first was from my local farmer’s market. I’ve been wanting to get into oolong, and I think I’ve found the first that I truly like.
This oolong is fresh and highly floral in a way that reminds me so much of spring. (Which is a little depressing in November, I have to add.) The flavors remind me of gardenias, honeysuckle, and jasmine. There’s also a note of sweet, clean hay.
It still has that nutty oolong flavor, but it’s mostly in the scent. At first I was a little nervous, since the vegetal scent was so strong. But no, after a little honey, this is lovely and satisfying. I’m going to have to start trying oolongs to Teavivre’s brewing instructions, I think.
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NO honey….
Why not? Honey is delicious.
You are correct. I eat tsp of YS Eco Bee Farms Antioxidant Power Honey everyday. It’s a combo of buckwheat, forest, manuka and multi floral. And Raw. I just think all of those flavors that you found existing in tea were beautiful. I feel the honey would overwhelm them.
Well, I didn’t sweeten the whole pot. I’ll try the next cup without honey and see what happens…
And my apologies. I do not want to appear to be a tea snob. A purist. Yes
THE ONLY TIME i ADD SUGAR OR HONEY-RARELY AT THAT-IS IF i.M STUCK DRINKING TEABAG TEA. {Blasted caps} :\
NO honey….
Why not? Honey is delicious.
You are correct. I eat tsp of YS Eco Bee Farms Antioxidant Power Honey everyday. It’s a combo of buckwheat, forest, manuka and multi floral. And Raw. I just think all of those flavors that you found existing in tea were beautiful. I feel the honey would overwhelm them.
Well, I didn’t sweeten the whole pot. I’ll try the next cup without honey and see what happens…
And my apologies. I do not want to appear to be a tea snob. A purist. Yes
THE ONLY TIME i ADD SUGAR OR HONEY-RARELY AT THAT-IS IF i.M STUCK DRINKING TEABAG TEA. {Blasted caps} :\