Sipping on this one from my focus box this evening. I must have thought this was a scented tea when I ordered it, as I never order straight teas from Lupicia. Amusingly, reading through the notes it seems that others thought the same thing. But no, it’s a straight oolong that is supposed to have “a natural elegant aroma similar to osmanthus flowers”.
I don’t know about all that, but this is a very comforting and straightforward lightly baked oolong. I really like this type of roast, as there’s such a pleasant toasty sweetness to it, but the natural green flavor of the oolong is still present as well. I won’t say this is very complex, but there is a nice hint of honey and floral nectar amongst the roasted grain and fresh grassy notes. There’s a lovely sweet lingering aftertaste as well.
Cozy and yummy!
Flavors: Autumn Leaf Pile, Floral, Grain, Grass, Honey, Roasted, Smooth, Sweet
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I’ve always wondered what exactly osmanthus was/tasted like when I’ve seen it while tea shopping.
It strikes me as being similar to honeysuckle, but not as overpowering.
Near one of the hotels I stayed at in Tokyo, there were yellow osmanthus bushes planted along the sidewalks everywhere. They definitely smell very sweet, according to the Internet they’re said to smell like apricots but honeysuckle might be a good comparison.
I sense osmanthus as savory apricot, sometimes buttery.
I’ve always wondered what exactly osmanthus was/tasted like when I’ve seen it while tea shopping.
It strikes me as being similar to honeysuckle, but not as overpowering.
Near one of the hotels I stayed at in Tokyo, there were yellow osmanthus bushes planted along the sidewalks everywhere. They definitely smell very sweet, according to the Internet they’re said to smell like apricots but honeysuckle might be a good comparison.
I sense osmanthus as savory apricot, sometimes buttery.