Finally got a new order in to Red Blossom, and this is the first grab of that order.
For an Oolong, this one is pretty light in flavor, really more towards a thick and tasty green then anything darker. It has a crisp and clear straw color to it, a nice see through yellow.
The taste and smell are full of big, beautiful butter. The taste as well. Crisp, clean, finishes super smooth. The thick, smooth buttery feel and taste are what makes this tea click, but not so overwhelming that the underlying hint of grass and straw don’t get to shine as well.
Red Blossom says this season’s Alishan harvest was plagued by rain and heat, so the quantity was rather low, but “skilled craftsmanship turned that small amount into an exceptional wonderful tea.” Yup, I completely agree. They really nailed it finding this one, I hope they have it for a while!
A tip: These leaves are rolled pretty tight. Red Blossom recommends using slightly more leaves than normal in the mix, which I did, but then realized how tight they were rolled when they expanded. The next time I brew this, I’ll use about 2/3 as much.
Flavors: Butter, Grass, Smooth, Straw
