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Hua Gang Oolong Tea from Tea from Taiwan
96

I sipped this without additives and it is the single most buttery almost popcorn flavored tea I have tried to date. Really exceptional. By mid sip it blooms with a short floral blast. It literally comes out of nowhere. Just as it almost reaches a point where it would concern me it just disappears, fading into something akin to the smell of a geranium plant mixed with the taste of dandelion. The aftertaste is lingering green oolong and floral. Ok, the more I sip the more I am sensing a spice flavor. I believe it is nutmeg or something that I associate with squash pie. What a ride!

I added sweetener so see how it would respond. I must say this is the exception to the rule as far as my tastes go. It actually tastes so delicious without the additives that I wish I hadn’t tampered with it. Trust me, that seldom happens. I love my Splenda but not with the first cup of this wonderful tea.

Almost forgot – sample provided by Tea From Taiwan. Thanks!

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Comments

Azzrian
Azzrian 2012-11-12 17:33:56 -0500

Ohhh I have a sample of this I am SO on it!!! Woot!

Azzrian
Azzrian 2012-11-12 17:48:45 -0500

Absolutely agree with your Geranium flower note!

gmathis
gmathis 2012-11-12 21:09:29 -0500

Wow…I lost count of taste profiles in a single sip. Sounds phenomenal. Kaleidoscopic. Groovy.

K S
K S 2012-11-12 21:24:06 -0500

This one really surprised me. The dry leaf doesn’t really have any scent.

TheTeaFairy
TheTeaFairy 2012-11-12 23:30:17 -0500

Mmmm, this is now on my list, great review!

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