“Hong Shui is an oolong type I have little experience with, especially when it’s slightly aged. (This version is from 2014.) Thanks to Tea Side for the sample. I steeped 6 g of leaf in a 120 ml...” Read full tasting note
“Dark, anxi-looking balls of oolong, dry leaves smell of hay/grass, slightly alcoholic. In the warm gaiwan, Smells a lot like the red tea from a couple days ago, that Roanji Red tea, dark mango...” Read full tasting note
“Shout out to Amanda Soggyenderman Wilson for adding this tea to Steepster. I have been having to add a page with each of my TeaSide reviews lately as no one else has reviewed them yet! The scent of...” Read full tasting note
“It is STILL freezing rain outside, everything is coated in a beautiful yet crunchy layer of sparkling ice. I am honestly quite surprised and happy we have not lost power, I would be greatly put out...” Read full tasting note
This is a spherical, well oxidized and medium roasted oolong tea.
Hong Shui, which means literally “red water” oolong, is a quite rare Thai tea with high level of oxidation and of medium fire. It is produced from the specially selected leaves of Ruan Zhi and Jin Xuan cultivars. Tea farmers that have found such a good technology of tea processing do not disclose the criteria of the selection. Leaves are rolled into dark-brown, almost black balls and they have a strong, captivating sweet smell. Brewing them you must appreciate the infusion – it has really ruby, cherry red color. This oolong possesses full-bodied and complex taste, spicy and slightly tart flavor with wooden notes. Distinctive fruity berry tones are in the foreground. Aftertaste hints of hazelnut. Somebody can compare Hong Shui oolong with red Gaba tea, but anoxic oxidation technology is not used in production process for Hong Shui.
Hong Shui oolong wonderfully combines the best from classic red and oolong teas. In addition to its remarkable taste, it has a noticeable healing effect – improves thyroid function, stimulates gastrointestinal tract, strengthens the immune system and also brings harmony and peaceful state of mind. USDA Organic tea.
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