Rou Gui (2017)

A Oolong Tea from

Rating

80 / 100

Calculated from 2 Ratings
Tea type
Oolong Tea
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Ingredients
Oolong Tea Leaves
Flavors
Almond, Blackberry, Blueberry, Char, Cherry, Cinnamon, Cocoa, Cream, Earth, Fruity, Grass, Mineral, Mushrooms, Orange Zest, Pine, Plum, Red Apple, Red Wine, Roasted, Roasted Barley, Smoke, Spinach, Sugar, Tobacco, Vanilla, Floral, Meat, Pumpkin
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Caffeine
Not available
Certification
Not available
Typical Preparation
Use 4 oz / 104 ml of water
Set water temperature to 205 °F / 96 °C
Use 7 g of tea
Steep for 0 min, 15 sec
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2 Tasting Notes View all

“This was another of my July sipdowns. I’ve been on a quest the last couple of years to develop a better understanding of Rou Gui. It is apparently a super popular oolong overseas, but I have had...” Read full tasting note
“I got a sample of this with a teapot that I bought second hand from someone on Tea Forum. The dry leaf smells roasty with a slight fruityness. It brews a medium orange color and has a very strong...” Read full tasting note

Description

Very nice. If you enjoyed the 2015 blue bag Rou Gui you will enjoy this year’s batch as well. It has a clear fragrance and a smooth mouth feel. Roast is fresh, but not overpowering and can be enjoyed now.

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