E Alexander Gerster

2011 "Qi Lan" Grade A Wuyi Mountain Oolong Tea from China Cha Dao

E Alexander Gerster drank 2011 "Qi Lan" Grade A Wuyi Mountain Oolong Tea by China Cha Dao

A very good Wuyi Mountain Oolong. This is the “Mama Bear” of the Wuyi Mountain Oolongs I tried from China Cha Dao. Not too smokey, not too sweet, but just right. Enough complexity to keep me interested through several steepings. It is distinctive in it’s aroma, and does not overwhelm you as some can. One note, this tea really depends on having good water that is not hard, best with bottled spring water (soft).

2011-09-11 18:05:51 -0400

200 °F / 93 °C

2 min 30 sec

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I have been drinking tea for most of my life, and enjoy learning about Tea Culture from all around the world. I learned early about Russian and British traditions first, since my parents came from Europe, followed by the teas and culture of Ceylon/Sri Lanka and India. Since I have been a practicing Buddhist for the better part of 25 years, I have strong ties to Asia, and have slowly been learning about the teas from each part of the world I encounter. It is a wonderful and interesting journey.