Zhao Zhu Shan Lin Xi 2017 No.529
Buttery and soft with hints of a vanilla and hyacinth, this Shan Lin Xi from Zhao Zhu hit the spot. I couldn't stop smelling the dry leaves!
Read MoreButtery and soft with hints of a vanilla and hyacinth, this Shan Lin Xi from Zhao Zhu hit the spot. I couldn't stop smelling the dry leaves!
Read MoreI was already expecting this tea to be floral since its name is magnolia fragrance. It definitely had an almost perfume-like quality but what really blew me away was the sweet and fruity finish.
Read MoreTie Luo Han, aka Iron Arhat, is one of the four original Wuyi oolong varieties. This one was roasty with a distinct minerality and a surprisingly floral finish.
Read MoreThis tea is an unusually green twist on my beloved dancong style of oolong. Zhao Zhu's tasting notes of orchid, lily and lilac were spot on.
Read MoreI love a well roasted Dong Ding! This offering from Leafy Green was toasty and incredibly sweet. I was reminded me of the tasty caramelized sugar on top of crème brûlée
Read MoreCountry of Origin: Taiwan Leaf Appearance: deep green, tightly rolled Steep time: 20 seconds Water Temperature: 212 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: bright yellowish gold I’m a big proponent of buying tea from a...
Read MoreCountry of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: dark, somewhat twisted Steep time: 30 seconds Water Temperature: 212 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: deep reddish brown As many of you know, I’m a bit of a Seven Cups fangirl. Their videos on...
Read MoreCountry of Origin: Taiwan Leaf Appearance: somewhat dark, tightly rolled Steep time: 30 seconds Water Temperature: 212 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: deep gold In Taiwan, oolong teas are commonly named after where they...
Read MoreCountry of Origin: ChinaLeaf Appearance: dark, long and slightly twistedSteep time: 30 secondsWater Temperature: 212 degreesPreparation Method: porcelain gaiwanLiquor: deep gold There are some pretty cool things about being a tea blogger. Finding random boxes...
Read MoreCountry of Origin: South KoreaLeaf Appearance: small, dark, and wirySteep time: 30 secondsWater Temperature: 200 degreesPreparation Method: porcelain gaiwanLiquor: reddish amber Teabento names each of the teas they offer after animals and photographs the leaves inside of...
Read More