Golden Moon Sample #?/31
This was another generous sample, around 3.5g, so I used a generous 1.9 in my 4oz pot. The leaves are large and, yes, silvery; they look lovely steeping. Formosa oolongs aren’t usually my favorite, but this one is impressing me. A little bit astringent, but very flavorful. G pronounces it starchy, savory, and nutty. Not getting any orange blossom yet, but maybe on the 2nd steep.
2nd steep (5 minutes) was probably the best, though 3rd at 7 was also good. Both were smoother than the 1st.
Preparation
195 °F / 90 °C
3 min, 0 sec
