iTeaworld

The run of the mill TGY starter tea that would hook one into the tea game. It reminded me of the first time I sipped on real tea that wasn’t a Lipton bag or can of Arizona…Now, it’s quite a nice green, freshly floral tea, but it’s far from where I am now. Perhaps I’d share with someone new to the craft or wanting to dive deeper into tea, but it’s too green for me.

The session wasn’t anything extraordinary. The tea had a mildly buttery taste, but overall, the tea fell flat after 5 infusions.

I actually love all the teas in this sampler but I think my favorite is the rose tea. I am defying the rules but I drank it gong fu style and it’s just lovely! The rose is not overpowering but definitely present, just enough to make it incredibly fragrant and vibrant. The best part is the lasting power, the flavor lasts through many, many steeps! I love this sampler pack!

he dry leaves had a tart aroma, and after rinsing, they smelled tart and smoky. For the first steep, I brewed it for 40 seconds. The liquor turned a beautiful amber color, with a light smoky aftertaste, a hint of brandy, and some sweetness.

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My brief notes: A nice roasted and warming tea. Intense in the body, creating tea sweats. There’s a nice lingering sweet note on the tongue.

Was very excited to get this tea. The tea was very fresh and had a pleasing floral aroma. As far as the taste it was light with a touch of fruit, flowers, and sweetness. I would definitely reccomend this tea.

The dry leaf aroma is very sweet and fruity. The brewed tea was a lot milder than I expected based on the dry leaf aroma. The taste is mildly fruity and floral with some roasty notes and a slight sweetness.

When I opened the pouch, the dried leaves hit me with the smell of grilled vegetables and sweet pastries. I brewed western style and was quite pleased with the result. This tea has notes of grilled zucchini and umami with a slight hint of apple in the aftertaste. It left me feeling like I had just eaten a satisfying summer meal.

I received the sampler for free, but my opinions are entirely my own.

My notes are based on gongfu steepings, and it was brewed at 80C.

This is a really nice tea. It’s full-bodied, mellow, and bright. The flavor has a gentle vegetal character, reminding me much of freshly steamed spinach and young greens. There’s a natural sweetness that becomes more noticeable as the leaves open up. I also picked up some strong umami notes, similar to those in Sencha. The tea’s complexity is evident but not overwhelming, making it an enjoyable and approachable choice for both seasoned drinkers and newcomers.

This balanced, but still very nuanced profile makes it an appropriate choice for any time of day. I typically drink in the morning and afternoon, but this would certainly make for a great evening tea as well. You may want to experiment with temperatures and brewing styles to figure out what works best for you if you pick up this tea. Gongfu at 80C is what I liked the most, but greens are versatile and can taste very different depending on your methodology.

Overall, this tea is a really great value in its price range and I can recommend it.

The dry leaf aroma is very nice. So fresh smelling. Freshly cut bark and new green twigs. The suckers that don’t burn if you accidentally gather them. Other floral and woody notes in the background. I’m sure the first infusion tasted great but I’ll never know because the table stole it from me. I guess I could make a tiktok about licking up the spilled tea on the table but no thanks. The second infusion is nice. Dark wood notes. Black cherry, walnut, and a bit of oak. I’m also picking up a hint of walnuts but mainly the bitterness that you get with their soft crunch. The wet leaf aroma is enthralling. The moment it hit my nose after pouring out the liquid so many thoughts ran through my head. Black raisins, cream, lacquer, sweetened raisins, raisin bread. You can get so many infusions out of this one. I have no idea of what number I’m on.

Researching cheap airline tickets to SMF for my cousin’s wedding while I’m doing this. Man I miss my flight bennies. ^^;

Dry aroma: Pomelo. Honey and honey-dipped cantaloupe.
Initial aroma: very mineral. Wet stones and granite.
Wet leaf aroma: Makes your mouth water. Raisins. Green grapes.

Liquor appearance: Slightly cloudy. Slightly dark amber.

Flavor: Surprising. Not nearly as vegetal or honey-like as I would have expected based on the aroma. I would say it is closer to being woody. I would try again but this has been my least favorite so far.

A quick swipe along the edges of the inside of the packet with your finger. Preferably. When you pull your finger out you will find it somewhat covered in white hairs. These glorious beings are trichomes. Aren’t they cute?

Dry aroma: This smells like a typical white tea to me. If someone were to ask me when you think of white tea what comes to mind? It would be this scent. Obviously, there are plenty of different white teas with different aromas so I’m not saying they all smell like this. Just saying overall, this is a popular white tea aroma. Sort of a barnyard mix of scents. Dry bale of hay and tall dry summer grasses.

Dry appearance: Very beautiful. Various hues of green ranging from dark green to olive green and plenty of silvery hairs. The pluck seems to be standard with bud, first, and second leaves present. Long stems, some also covered in hair. Actually, a lot of them are.

Inital aroma: Intense and saturated barnyard hay. Shifting slightly to summer floral and fresh spinach notes.

Flavor: 30 seconds. I know it’s longer than the package recommends but I wanted to give it a little push. Slightly bitter with notes of herbal liquors. This would pair well with 43. Very fresh broccoli and kale. And now let’s push a little more. We took the same water from the one above and just steeped it a bit longer for one minute. The bitterness definitely ramped up. Though there is a lot of leaf in there so I know that’s part of the bitterness issue. Can of green beans? Creamed green beans? Something like that but mainly lots of barnyard hay.

This is a good white tea. But I’m not finding anything overly special about it.

This tea has a thickness to it and feels smooth and silky in my mouth. It has notes of flowers and vanilla, with a lingering powdered sugar like sweetness. Great white tea.

Wild Oolong from iTeaworld offers a complex flavor profile. It features a floral and fruity aroma with a hint of wild forest fragrance. The taste is smooth and balanced, with notes of honey, fruit, and woodiness, leaving a lingering, slightly sweet aftertaste.

iTeaworld’s Wild Black Tea offers a delightful introduction to black teas. With a lingering sweetness that hints at lychee and honey, this tea presents a fruity and pleasing palate experience. Ideal for beginners, its smooth flavor makes it an enjoyable and accessible choice.

This tea has a savory smokiness and a slight sweetness to it, along with a hint of citrus after I swallow. It took many steeps for the leaves in the tightly compressed coin to fully expand. Overall, nice tea.

First Impressions:

Upon opening the package, iTeaworld’s Wild White Tea greets you with a delicate, inviting aroma that hints at the complexity within. The dry leaves are beautifully twisted, showcasing a mix of silvery buds and greenish hues, promising a rich and nuanced brew.

Tasting Notes:

Aroma:
As the tea steeps, a fragrant bouquet fills the air, blending fruity and floral notes seamlessly. There’s an immediate hint of muscatel, reminiscent of fine wine, intertwined with a subtle, grape skin essence. This aromatic prelude sets the stage for the tasting experience.

Flavor Profile:
The first sip is a revelation. The muscatel note is prominent, delivering a sweet, almost wine-like quality that is both smooth and sophisticated. This transitions into the distinct flavor of grape skin, adding a slightly tannic, yet pleasantly astringent edge to the profile. These fruity undertones are bright and refreshing, creating a lively dance on the palate.

The tea’s fruity character is further enhanced by an array of nuanced flavors. There’s a delicate sweetness, akin to ripe stone fruits, balanced perfectly with a subtle floral backdrop. Hints of jasmine and rose linger in the background, adding depth and complexity without overpowering the primary notes.

Mouthfeel:
One of the most intriguing aspects of this tea is the retro nasal effect. As you savor each sip, the flavors continue to evolve, with the fruity and floral notes becoming more pronounced as you exhale. This lingering effect enhances the overall sensory experience, making each cup not just a drink, but a journey.

Finish:
The finish is clean and refreshing, with the grape skin and floral notes gradually fading, leaving a pleasant, sweet aftertaste that invites you back for more. The tea’s complexity ensures that each sip is a discovery, with subtle shifts in flavor that keep your palate engaged.

Conclusion:
iTeaworld’s Wild White Tea is a masterclass in balance and complexity. The harmonious interplay of muscatel, grape skin, fruity, and floral notes creates a tea that is both sophisticated and approachable. Whether you’re a seasoned tea connoisseur or a curious newcomer, this tea offers a memorable experience that is sure to delight. Highly recommended for those who appreciate the finer nuances of premium white teas.

This tea is floral with a long-lingering honey-like sweetness. The mouth feel is very smooth and silky with a medium thickness. Very nice black tea.

- Steeping 1. Professional cupping -
3 Mins. 195 F
Dry Leaf appearance: Curly, tightly twisted leaf. Silver buds hairs and dark green leaf.
Dry Leaf Aroma: Smells like leaves left to dry in the sun.
Liquor aroma: Drying leaves with wet undersides.
Mouth feel: Astingent.
Bitter leaf. Overcooked veggies. But I still sense some great woody attributes, like freshly torn bark (not the thick stuff but the thin saplings) and different vegetal notes. The aftertaste is somewhat earthy. Maybe a clean dirt with freshly piled fall leaves (not quite compost.)
Wet Leaf aroma: Overcooked green beans, canned green beans, a bit of cigar smoke.
The pluck almost looks standard. But with the amount of buds present I am assuming the few third leaves in there are either ones that snuck their way in or the master felt that they were soft enough to go along with the rest of the bunch.

Gong fu brewing:
Dry aroma: A drying feeling in the mouth. Dried leaves. The aroma of the wok after using the wok to dry the leaves. Initial aroma is the same. The flavor is so nice… Fresh. Vegetal. Cooked veggies. A slight metallic taste like I liked a piece of steel. Yeah… don’t add that to the marketing. That won’t sell this tea. Also summer florals.
Wet leaf: At first I smell overcooked veggies but then it changes to a bit of cigar and cigarette smoke. Not strongly to make it dissatisfying but enough to crinkle the nose. This tea is okay to walk away from but the first 1 – 3 minutes reveal the best flavors.

I was given this tea to review, its a nice relaxing oolong and enjoyable to drink. It lasted 6 steeps before beginning to lose its taste.

Smell
Dry: fruity, floral and roasty
Wet: sweet, fruity, floral and a little complex

Taste
1: smooth, floral hints of fruit
2: rich, floral, smooth, slight bitterness
3: rich, floral, smooth, little charcoal and lots of roses
4: Roses, weak charcoal and floral
5: Roses, weak sweet, floral and hints of charcoal
6 : Same as 5

This wild green tea from China offers a distinct and robust flavor profile, reminiscent of Bilouchun but with a more rugged, countryside charm. Initially brisk and grassy with earthy undertones, the tea’s complexity unfolds over longer steeps, revealing subtle sweetness, floral hints, and a rich umami depth. Each session brings a balanced, enjoyable experience that showcases the tea’s wild origins and unique character.