I choose to start the Tea Ave samples with the Rose Oolong, it was the best choice on earth for sampling something for me who loves rose so much! 1rst very good point, indications are super accurate: oxidation, type of Oolong used everything is mentionned on the package. I have rarely seen such accurate indications.
It is therefore an Alishan picked at 1200 meters and little oxidized scented with taiwanese roses I am about to drink.
This rolled leaf smells divinely good , a real bouquet of roses. Tea Ave. requires an infusion at 100 ° c, so do I.
3 minutes later, I have a beautiful yellow-green liquor, very pale, typical of Alishan and a sweet smell of roses.
From the first infusion leaves unfold very well. What beautiful leaves … and with rose petals, I am in love.
Then…the taste… because it is not because Tea Ave sent me some samples that I am particularly kind with the teas. But then … I can only be a little seduced beforehand … Oolong + rose … this tea begins with a big advantage … and … it is good. Yes, it’s a good Alishan, refreshing, with a body between light and medium.
The scent of rose is present but just right for my taste, it does not hide the Oolong. I adored my first steep, the second infusion is nice but is less interesting for me as it has less body.
For my first sample with this Tea house, I am delighted.
This is however a beautiful tea, pics available here : https://thevangeliste.wordpress.com/2015/02/14/rose-oolong-tea-ave/
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I have never seen rose petals still look so pretty after infusing! This is definitely going in my basket!
I have never seen rose petals still look so pretty after infusing! This is definitely going in my basket!
you are lucky @ashmanra because they don’t ship internationaly. so sad
Hey Ysaurella, thanks so much for loving our Rose Oolong. We would like to invite you to stop by our site to rate our oolongs when you get a chance, so others can read your comments and thoughts :) Thanks so much!!