“Gong fu oolong of the afternoon. I used about a tablespoon and a half of leaf for my 6oz pot, which 150% of what I had been using for oolongs previously (with not great results). This TGY is fairly...” Read full tasting note
“This was a surprise. The leaf looked both small and somewhat broken, and I didn’t detect much of a nose on the infused leaf. However, the flavor of the tea is much stronger than its nose would...” Read full tasting note
“The tea smells very leafy in the package. Kind of fresh and not nutty. 195/4 min. So, it’s not surprising that it brews up to be a fresh tasting TKY. It’s nice, but there is no nuttiness to it....” Read full tasting note
“I really don’t like giving bad reviews or low scores. It’s not something I enjoy. Unfortunately neither is this tea. It’s just not good. It wants to be but its not. Please don’t consider this...” Read full tasting note
Ti Kuan Yin is commonly known as “Iron Goddess of Mercy.” It is considered to be the finest oolong from China and competition-grade Ti Kuan Yins sell at upwards of thousands of dollars per pound. After sampling many versions of this popular rolled oolong, we decided on this one. Its tiny blue-green pellets emit aromas of flowers and field grasses. The crisp yellow infusion smells mellow, buttery and floral, and tastes summery, smooth and sweet. Notes of gardenias and orchids are complemented with decadently rich, creamy undertones. As you reinfuse the leaves, the flavor becomes brighter and greener. A clean, lasting, floral finish makes it an ideal choice for pairing with homemade fruit, nut or vanilla puddings.
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