From the Spring 2017 harvest, this rock oolong starts strong on the mineral notes, but gives way in subsequent infusions to a soft floral creaminess. Brewed gong fu style, 100C, about 15 seconds on first infusion. This must be high in theanine, because I feel so mellow now.
For years I have disdained tea, because my mother drank Lipton Tea every morning, and forced me to drink it when I had a cold. Also, I grew up in KY, which meant that I was expected to lap up that aberration called “sweet tea.”
Then, Coca-Cola changed their formula for Coke Zero, and I was forced to find something else to swig all day long. I ordered sample sizes from various tea companies, and when I tasted Harney & Sons’ Earl Grey Imperial, I discovered that tea did not have to be an ordeal.
Now, I brew three to four pots of tea a day, and am having a blast trying out all sorts of varieties of teas.
KY, USA
