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Geoffrey Norman

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Geoffrey Norman drank Pouchong by Canton Tea Co

I got this at the end of last week via the Canton Tea Club, and I’d completely forgotten that I had tried it before. In fact, it was the very first pouchong/baozhong/whatever I ever sipped. I actually had to refer back to my old review to recall what I thought of it. (HERE: http://www.teaviews.com/2011/01/20/review-canton-tea-co-pouchong-4/)

This time around, I actually opted to treat it more like an oolong and gaiwan it. It was a far more floral and buttery drink when done with short, successive steeps. Far more preferable to the toasty profile of a western approach. As a result, I’m boosting the rating up.

There’s a lively discussion going on as to whether it’s a green tea or oolong on the Canton blog: http://www.cantonteaco.com/blog/2012/10/canton-tea-club-week-2-that-pouchong/

I’m firmly in the oolong camp…but I will settle for “groolong” as a sub-category.

2012-10-17 14:54:50 -0400

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tunes&tea 2012-10-17 15:24:20 -0400

“groolong”, I like it…witty as well.

Geoffrey Norman 2012-10-17 15:34:49 -0400

Groolong – The tea after a hard day’s work!

tunes&tea 2012-10-17 15:42:27 -0400

Equally witty! Maybe a job in advertising is in your future.

Geoffrey Norman 2012-10-17 15:54:33 -0400

I wish! Someone help me pitch this! heh

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