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The Mermaid's Kiss from Andrews & Dunham Damn Fine Tea
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Holy unfurling leaves, Batman! I’m brand new to Oolongs, this is only my third, and each of them have been a unique experience… and I haven’t even gotten into the “good stuff” yet.

Being new to Oolong, I never really have any idea what the descriptions mean, so I’m often flying blind. I understand “scented” easily enough, but I have to ask… scented with what?

The dry leaves, rolled more tightly than anything I’ve ever steeped before, smelled very floral. Jasmine, maybe. It smells wonderful. After steeping, the scent mellows out a bit, and the flavor is kind of nectary. A bit fruity. It’s smooth and soft, and while I am under the impression that Oolongs can be creamier, this is one of the creamiest teas I’ve ever had.

I’ve never kissed a mermaid (merman?) but if the opportunity ever presents itself, I hope it’s like this. (Yeah, I said it.)

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JacquelineM
JacquelineM 2010-10-05 15:03:12 -0400

On twitter, A+D said it was lightly scented like an Earl Grey…but I don’t know if that means that it is scented with bergamot or not. I can’t wait to try it for myself and see if that is what I taste :)

cody
cody 2010-10-05 15:05:39 -0400

Interesting. I never caught that on Twitter. Thanks. I’m not really picking up anything particularly bergamont-like, though… Hmm.

JacquelineM
JacquelineM 2010-10-05 15:13:52 -0400

I think they are being mysterious!

Meghann M
Meghann M 2010-10-05 19:14:51 -0400

Very mysterious! I caught something somewhere in the description last night that said seaweed. I was hoping it doesn’t taste like seaweed! (does it taste like seaweed)?

JacquelineM
JacquelineM 2010-10-05 20:46:33 -0400

Oh Meghann M I hope not!

cody
cody 2010-10-05 20:48:24 -0400

Not that I’m aware of… but there are all sorts of seaweed. Very few of which I have tasted.

teabird
teabird 2010-10-13 13:13:45 -0400

Aha! Magnolia blossoms http://damnfinetea.com/blog/2010/10/catching-up-onward/

JacquelineM
JacquelineM 2010-10-13 13:16:40 -0400

Excellent detective work teabird!!! Thank you!

cody
cody 2010-10-13 13:21:33 -0400

Haha… thanks for coming back here to let us know. Mystery solved. :)

TeaEqualsBliss
TeaEqualsBliss 2010-10-13 13:27:54 -0400

“Merman! Merman!” Reminds me of Zoolander!!! LOL

cody
cody 2010-10-13 13:29:55 -0400

That’s what I was going for, lol.

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20-something. Semi-professional baker. Loves black teas and rooibos. Discovering new loves all the time.

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