“mmm another tea from terri. As most of you know, oolongs and i don’t really get along, though the roasty variety does better by me. I’ve found a few that i’ve really loved, but on the whole if i...” Read full tasting note
“First off, thanks to Brett for sharing a sample of this tea with me. The leaves are rolled up tightly & are of a chocolate brown, with a warm honey aroma that is very enticing. After steeping,...” Read full tasting note
“A unique bouquet almost bursts with so many flavors, it’s difficult to narrow down exactly what is being tasted… The obvious notes include various types of honey — I taste buckwheat, tupelo,...” Read full tasting note
With a comparatively short history of production, Honey Oolong gained popularity following the devastating 1999 Taiwan earthquake.
Following the destruction, many tea farmers neglected their crops to rebuild their homes, allowing green leafhoppers to feast on treasured tea plants. The tea plants fought back, however, causing chemical transformations in the leaf, which increased polyphenolic content and tannins. Tea lovers found the result to be delightful, and contrary to traditional wisdom of harvesting the finest leaves the spring, Gui Fei is harvest in the summer (after “the bug bite”).
After a medium oxidation and a light roasting, this fragrant tea leaf reveals aromas of butter, caramel, and cinnamon. A truly unique flavor bouquet includes wild honey and roasted nuts…
Notes: wild honey, Indian spice, cinnamon, pecan
Infusion: 200ºF / 93ºC for 1-2 minutes
Origin: Dong Ding, Nantou County, Taiwan
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