“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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