The SO wanted oolong this morning, so we decided to try out two gui fei oolong. This was one of them. The leaves are tightly rolled with white fuzzy bits all over them. Despite being a light roast, the roast becomes immediately apparent upon washing.
These leaves take a few steeps to really unfurl, but the flavor is strong from the first steep. This oolong has reportedely undergone medium oxidation which makes sense, as there are still a few hints of green on the leaves here and there but it’s got much more depth than a greener light roasted oolong. After several steeps, I also get hints of some of those citrusy notes that leaves can develop with oxidation.
Good drinking experience, but the flavor profile is not quite to my preference for an oolong. I think it’s definitely worth giving a try, though!
Flavors: Citrus, Roasted
