I’m in the middle of having to do a bunch of admin work, so tossed a half tsp of leaves into my trusty mug and I’m brewing this one grandpa style. There’s definitely more stems and sticks than I’d expected when I tossed everything in, but it’s not a huge issue.
Once brewed – about 4 or 5 mins in – it smells soft and light, almost floral, in a way that brings up pastel green when I close my eyes. It’s vegetal, but in a way completely unlike a green tea; more reminiscent of sitting in a flower garden at dawn when the blooms begin to open. I could sit and sniff this tea for ages.
The flavour is comparable to the aroma; not as intense as some other oolongs I’ve tried, but light and comforting without being thin. This should hold up well to this style of brewing and may become a cupboard staple.
Update: It lasted through a solid 4 or 5 of my 10 oz steeps before lightening to a point where it was no longer what I felt like drinking. This is…a very nice oolong, in my opinion.
