Out of the tea samples I got from TeaAve (which included Magnolia Oolong and Alishan Jin Xuan), this is my favourite!
I’ve steeped it gongfu style in my gaiwan as well as Western style (90C ish water for 3.5mins)
This tea is delicious both ways!
Western style, it has a slightly stronger nutty flavour (which comes out lightly in some of the gongfu steeps), as well as the taste of very rich fruit! I get peach and plum a lot. Like, stewed peaches and plums. Mm.
In the gaiwan the flavour is similar – its a joy to drink. Its not overly strong but its not overly light, its just perfect, and delicious. Its sweet with that rich fruity taste (peaches n plums!) and some steeps get a nice nutty roastyness to them. It has a silky smooth feel in the mouth though leaves a dry finish thats kid of fun, not unpleasant at all!
I’ve steeped it gong fu in my gaiwan twice now.. and… Each time it made me incredibly sleepy! I felt so relaxed and drowsy, like I could melt right then and there and go to sleep. Is that what it is to be tea drunk? If so its pretty great.
Flavors: Fruity, Nuts, Nutty, Peach, Plum, Roasted, Roasted Nuts
Hey sameatschildren, it’s been a while!! We are so happy you enjoyed the oolong samples!! We’d like to invite you to our site and rate the teas you’ve tired sometimes when you get a chance. Hope to see you soon!! Cheers :)