Vietnam GABA High Mountain Oolong Tea

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Rating

82 / 100

Calculated from 11 Ratings
Tea type
Oolong Tea
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Ingredients
Oolong Tea Leaves
Flavors
Apple, Apricot, Candy, Cookie, Dates, Dried Fruit, Green Wood, Honey, Peppercorn, Raisins, Stewed Fruits, Butter, Fruity, Grapes, Lime, Melon, Metallic, Passion Fruit, Pear, Plants, Pleasantly Sour, Smooth, Sweet, Tart, Almond, Berries, Blackberry, Blueberry, Bread, Brown Toast, Cherry, Flowers, Malt, Raspberry, Red Apple, Rhubarb, Tangy, Thick, Toast, Wood, Brown Sugar, Roasted, Cinnamon, Citrus, Cream, Mineral, Oats, Rose, Stonefruit, Vanilla, Peach, Pineapple, Tropical, Drying, Floral, Roasted Barley
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Caffeine
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Certification
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Typical Preparation
Use 5 oz / 150 ml of water
Set water temperature to 200 °F / 93 °C
Use 6 g of tea
Steep for 1 min, 0 sec
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8 Tasting Notes View all

“I’ve been meaning to type this one up for a while and have just now gotten around to it. I like this tea as a late afternoon daily drinker. Is it particularly complex or unusual? No. Does it get...” Read full tasting note
“The main takeaways from this session are – a very strong honey aroma; tart and comforting profile; lingering sweet aftertaste; a smooth, buttery texture; and a relaxing cha qi. It’s a very good...” Read full tasting note
“Looking back in my log book, I took some hasty notes with a 10g sample of the Autumn 2018 harvest purchased a month or two ago. One brew was 5g stewed in my 20oz thermos for several hours. ...” Read full tasting note
“I decided I couldn’t wait to retry this after drinking their delicious Taiwan GABA Oolong, so I made a cup of this. I couldn’t resist. This one. The flavor profile sings to me. Now my sample is all...” Read full tasting note

Description

A smooth oolong with a sweet and very fruity taste with multiple fruit notes present coupled with a lingering taste.

Tasting Notes:
- Smooth texture
- Sweet taste
- Full notes of variety of fruits

Harvest: Spring, March 2017

Origin: Phuc Tho, Lam Ha, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam
Altitude: 1,000-1,100m
Sourced: Direct from the Vietnamese producer

Cultivar: Jin Xuan (TTES #12)
Oxidisation: Medium
Roast: Light
Picking: Hand picked

Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F
- Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 2-3 minutes

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