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“4.9g King Ginseng, 200f, 100 mL gaiwan, Brita water dry leaves smell of osmanthus. Wet leaves smell of smoke. 30s: tastes sweet, slight osmanthus, some smoke. 30s again: smoky and bitter, before...” Read full tasting note
Deep and aromatic, ginseng oolong marries the natural floral aroma of Taiwanese rolled oolong with a light coating of strong ginseng root. Ginseng is traditionally masculine coded and a highly valued plant in the Chinese speaking world that continues to fetch a high price. Ginseng Oolong offers a unique texture when brewed that coats the mouth and throat resulting in a deep hui gan, a throat aroma, that lasts for a long while after a session.
Category: Oolong
Oxidation: 10-15%
Origin: Nantou County Taiwan
Elevation: 300-400meters
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4.9g King Ginseng, 200f, 100 mL gaiwan, Brita water
dry leaves smell of osmanthus.
Wet leaves smell of smoke.
30s: tastes sweet, slight osmanthus, some smoke.
30s again: smoky and bitter, before more floral notes appear.
I couldn’t continue with this. I have developed a strong aversion towards any osmanthus notes in teas and perfumes. Drank with a suitemate who also couldn’t pick up on any ginseng in the two infusions we did. Maybe it shows up later, but I couldn’t bring myself to continue.
