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“Sipdown! (8 | 114) So this is a pear and bergamot oolong, which sounds good to me in theory. But I find that the bergamot overpowers the pear, and the combination of the bergamot with the floral...” Read full tasting note
Majestic and vibrant.
We are happy to announce the arrival of our 2024 New Year’s tea FLYING DRAGON in Limited Design Gold Tins (loose leaf or tea bags): Aromatic La France pear and bergamot flavored Taiwanese oolong. Wishing you a year to soar, like a dragon flying in the sky. Only available in limited quantity.
This year’s design depicts a golden dragon soaring gracefully and celebrating the beginning of an auspicious year, with colors inspired by Taiwanese oolong tea and bergamot oranges. The gleaming design packages, decorated with a motif of pine, bamboo, and plum with the auspicious traditional Japanese “Ichimatsu” checkered pattern and “Shippo” cloisonné pattern, are recommended as gifts for the New Year’s holidays.
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Sipdown! (8 | 114)
So this is a pear and bergamot oolong, which sounds good to me in theory. But I find that the bergamot overpowers the pear, and the combination of the bergamot with the floral notes of the oolong is just a bit too perfumey/flowery for me. I do taste a bit of crisp pear in the finish, but since Lupicia does such amazing fruity oolongs, I was hoping for more of a fruit presence here.
Ah well, I should be relieved not to love this, since I assume it’ll never be available again. :P
Flavors: Bergamot, Crisp, Floral, Grassy, Green, Pear, Perfume, Silky, Smooth
They don’t sell it in the Hawaiian store. Darn. Bergamot is hit or miss in itself though.
I believe this one was a limited edition for the New Year.