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San Lin Xi Formosa Oolong (Rich Aroma) from Asha Tea House
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Wow, really what more can I say about this one? Well, I’ll try to say something!

I ordered this on a hunch I would like it just from reading the description. To me this is like oolong perfection in a cup. I’ve steeped it now for 3 times in the gaiwan and it’s a rich, golden tea. Mouthfeel is similar to a really nice gyokuro. Very buttery and rich! The slight roasting I believe brings out the nutty flavor. I am getting macadamia nuts and mangoes, a slight taste of corn.

Upon my initial steep I got a tiny trace of bitterness so I would recommend not oversteeping this one if you can possibly help it.

You can just tell this is a great quality oolong, totally off the charts in my opinion. I have hardly met a formosa oolong I did not like but this one ranks up there very high as one of my all time favorites. Very well done, Asha!

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Comments

Charles Thomas Draper
Charles Thomas Draper 2012-01-25 19:07:09 -0500

Did it taste like anything illegal??

Amy oh
Amy oh 2012-01-25 19:10:46 -0500

lol – nope, I think you might need the LiShan oolong sativa for that! http://ashateahouse.myshopify.com/collections/oolong/products/li-shan-oolong-sativa

Charles Thomas Draper
Charles Thomas Draper 2012-01-25 19:19:49 -0500

Oops sorry wrong one…

ScottTeaMan
ScottTeaMan 2012-01-26 13:06:06 -0500

Amy, did you get an oolong sampler? Asha’s Ali San & Li Shan oolongs seem highly priced, Most teas like this are though, and I think their prices are pretty competitively priced, based on what I’ve priced on the net. Oh boy! Now I’m tempted to add another company to my list, and I am trying to not place another tea order till Spring, but this is one I will try…….at some point! :))

Amy oh
Amy oh 2012-01-26 13:10:39 -0500

I got a sample size of the Ali Shan but not of this one. It was pricey but I loved it.

Charles Thomas Draper
Charles Thomas Draper 2012-01-26 13:44:51 -0500

Scott I recommend Asha….

Amy oh
Amy oh 2012-01-26 13:51:50 -0500

me too!

Charles Thomas Draper
Charles Thomas Draper 2012-01-26 14:00:16 -0500

His Oolongs are first class A1.

ScottTeaMan
ScottTeaMan 2012-01-26 16:18:36 -0500

Thank you. :))

BTVSGal
BTVSGal 2012-01-26 22:27:54 -0500

He is a little pricey now. I remember buying from him back in September when the Alishan was half the price it is now. I will say though he has to me the best oolong I have had. He gives generous samples when you make an order too.

Charles Thomas Draper
Charles Thomas Draper 2012-04-28 15:56:22 -0400

I may buy this today. I respect your taste.

Charles Thomas Draper
Charles Thomas Draper 2012-04-28 15:58:33 -0400

The fragrant aroma and the rich aroma is this the same tea?

Amy oh
Amy oh 2012-04-28 20:11:11 -0400

They are different. I have not had the fragrant aroma. I believe this is more heavily roasted…

Charles Thomas Draper
Charles Thomas Draper 2012-04-28 22:12:46 -0400

Thanks. They must be sold out….

Amy oh
Amy oh 2012-04-28 22:32:26 -0400

Already? sheesh. Maybe you should send them an email or something.

BTVSGal
BTVSGal 2012-04-28 23:51:03 -0400

I would do the tasting kit, if he gets more in. You get a good three tastings and you get to try all three.

Charles Thomas Draper
Charles Thomas Draper 2012-04-29 00:35:29 -0400

Thanks

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Hobbies include: tea, making art, animals, vegan things, buddhism, nature, creativity, books, writing, cooking, meditation, yoga.

I am a fan of many different teas but my favorites are blacks and oolongs, also like darjeeling and pu-erh. I’n always learning and expanding my horizons!

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Live in San Francisco, I’m a SINK (single income, no kids) and love the urban life, but traveling out to the middle of nowhere is always fun too.

I tend to not drink things I know I will hate so a lot of my tea ratings are on the higher side. Here’s my rating system, sorta

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