“I feel guilty about these generous Thés du Japon samples from Derk. I wasn’t sure how to steep them when I received them and I’m equally clueless now, but instead of figuring it out, I accidentally...” Read full tasting note
“I went for it first because it was the Baozhong like one. Brewing it up, it struck me as being closer to a first flush darjeeling than a Taiwanese oolong. It had a thick body, beautiful leaves like...” Read full tasting note
“Final freebie from the order, thank you :) October 22, 2021 harvest I feel surrounded by flowers — lily, lilac, sweet pea, freesia, gardenia, honeysuckle. A very complex, aromatic tea with...” Read full tasting note
With this oolong tea from Hon.yama, Aozuru-chaho Thés-du-Japon once again offers a tea from the Takahashi tea farm, which produces, among others, the famous Kôju oolong cultivar. In contrast to that cultivar, this is an autumn harvest and, more importantly, a Taiwanese cultivar. Its name cannot be disclosed, but connoisseurs might be able to figure it out.
This tea has a fairly intense floral fragrance that is intertwined with vanilla aromas and very mellow subtle cinnamon notes.
The infusion is just as aromatic on the palate and is fluid yet powerful with a very slight touch of astringency.
Later infusions bring more confectionery aromas that harmonize wonderfully with its floral base.
The aftertaste is also very delicious, both floral and fruity with strawberry notes.
Once again, this oolong from Hon.yama is a great and surprising success.
Type of tea : Semi-fermented tea (oolong tea)
Origin : Kozeto, Aoi ward, Shizuoka city, Shizuoka prefecture
Cultivar : Taiwanese cultivar
Harvest : october 22st, 2021, hand picked
Brewing suggestion
Quantity of leaves: 3g / 1 tsp Quantity of water : 50ml / 1/5 cup Water temperature : 100°C / 212°F Brewing time : 40sCompany description not available.