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“Gongfu Sipdown (2492) Enjoyed having this sample paired with some candied hawthorn this afternoon!! This was such a good session: I found this oolong really syrupy and fragrant, even without the...” Read full tasting note
Oriental Beauty Oolong Tea, also known as Dong Fang Mei Ren or Bai Hao Oolong, is a highly prized Taiwanese tea known for its unique and complex flavor profile. Grown at lower elevations, this tea is partially oxidized and heavily fermented, which contributes to its sweet, fruity, and floral tasting notes. The leaves are bitten by the tea green leafhopper, causing a natural reaction that further enhances the tea’s distinct flavor and aroma. Oriental Beauty Oolong Tea is cherished by tea enthusiasts for its delightful taste and rarity.
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Gongfu Sipdown (2492)
Enjoyed having this sample paired with some candied hawthorn this afternoon!! This was such a good session: I found this oolong really syrupy and fragrant, even without the added sweetness from the hard sugar coating on the hawthorn. It mostly tasted of rich, juicy lychee and stonefruit with a softer mineral undertone of shale rock and pleasantly perfumey top note that stretched into a lingering orchid-like finish. Very, very lychee, though. One of the most lychee tasting Dong Fang Mei Ren teas that I’ve tried.
On the slip side the hawthorn was sweet and sour, though mostly sweet. I’ve always found that hawthorn makes me think of really cooked down and jammy strawberry compote, but with a really tangy kick to the top notes – as if someone sprinkled a bit of malic acid on a spoonful of jam. I’ve always loved the pairing of strawberries and lychee, so it was no surprise to me that I also loved the pairing of this lychee note heavy Oriental Beauty with the hawthorn!
Tea Photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2X6sRouaIy/?img_index=1
I’m also super in love with the beautiful colouration and glossy finish of this new Houhin and cup set!! I own so many gaiwans, but prior to now just a single houhin. Though the functionality has always appealed to me I’m more than a bit picky when it comes to the aesthetic of the spouts. I fell immediately in love with this one when I first saw it, and I’m happy to say it’s one of those fantastic cases where you don’t have to sacrifice form OR function. It took a bit of a journey for it to get here, but it was well worth it!!
Song Pairing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSMVflSBKx8
