Thanks so much for the sample, Kawaii433! These are just the sort of oolongs I love. Eastkyteaguy’s excellent recent tasting note inspired me to steep this one up. I will never be able to write tasting notes like you guys! The immense amount of specific flavors you can distinguish is impressive. I would have been writing them like that by NOW if I was ever going to be. My notes end up being mainly about if I liked it or not, which is really originally what I started out using Steepster for — Steepster was/is my “tea brain” that remembers if I like a tea or not.
Anyway, I LOVED this oolong. The deep green leaves are lovely. The flavor is so complex and I won’t do the tea any favors by trying to explain it. There is a creamy smooth element, sweet, orchids, osmanthus and fruity element that lingers after the sip and wisps around when I’m trying to figure out which specific fruits. Definitely pineapple early on, but possibly other fruits in the lingering flavor. Never bitter or astringent. I think the first mug was by FAR the best, so note to self: try to steep the next steep session at lower temps to see if I can get the other steeps like the first… maybe even steep it like a green. I have one steep session left of this lovely oolong. Overall, this has many elements I look for in a tasty oolong.
Steep #1 // 1 heaping teaspoon for a full mug // 20 minutes after boiling // rinse // 2 minute steep
Steep #2 // 13 minutes after boiling // 2 minute steep
Steep #3 // just boiled // 2 minute steep
Steep #4 // half mug just boiled // 3 min steep
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Glad you liked this one.
Thanks for your excellent tasting note that made me get to it sooner!
You’re very welcome.
I enjoy reading your tasting notes! The palates of some Steepster users are way beyond mine as well. I also regret not buying this TGY when I had the chance.
Why thank you, Leafhopper. I appreciate it. :D Also, I think this oolong is available on What-cha’s site right now?
You’re welcome! Yes, the oolong is still available, but I’ve exhausted my tea budget for the next few months. I’ll pick some up if it’s still around when I make my next order, whenever that may be.
Ah, gottcha. Well I hope the oolong is still in stock for you if you eventually order!
Yours and eastkyteaguy reviews sold me on this tea. Hopefully it’s still around by the time I place my what-cha order. This seems like really unique TGY.
Oh goodie. I hope you like it if eventually grab it!
:D
I have a palate that cannot distinguish the sorts of flavors some people do either. I appreciate what I cannot have, and mostly my notes are about whether I liked it or not as well.
Glad you liked this one.
Thanks for your excellent tasting note that made me get to it sooner!
You’re very welcome.
I enjoy reading your tasting notes! The palates of some Steepster users are way beyond mine as well. I also regret not buying this TGY when I had the chance.
Why thank you, Leafhopper. I appreciate it. :D Also, I think this oolong is available on What-cha’s site right now?
You’re welcome! Yes, the oolong is still available, but I’ve exhausted my tea budget for the next few months. I’ll pick some up if it’s still around when I make my next order, whenever that may be.
Ah, gottcha. Well I hope the oolong is still in stock for you if you eventually order!
Yours and eastkyteaguy reviews sold me on this tea. Hopefully it’s still around by the time I place my what-cha order. This seems like really unique TGY.
Oh goodie. I hope you like it if eventually grab it!
:D
I have a palate that cannot distinguish the sorts of flavors some people do either. I appreciate what I cannot have, and mostly my notes are about whether I liked it or not as well.