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Organic Tie Guan Yin “Iron Goddess” Oolong Tea (Ti Kuan Yin ) from Teavivre

Tabby drank Organic Tie Guan Yin “Iron Goddess” Oolong Tea (Ti Kuan Yin ) by Teavivre

This is my second Tie Guan Yin, the first from my local farmer’s market. I’ve been wanting to get into oolong, and I think I’ve found the first that I truly like.

This oolong is fresh and highly floral in a way that reminds me so much of spring. (Which is a little depressing in November, I have to add.) The flavors remind me of gardenias, honeysuckle, and jasmine. There’s also a note of sweet, clean hay.

It still has that nutty oolong flavor, but it’s mostly in the scent. At first I was a little nervous, since the vegetal scent was so strong. But no, after a little honey, this is lovely and satisfying. I’m going to have to start trying oolongs to Teavivre’s brewing instructions, I think.

2011-11-13 12:46:28 -0500

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Charles Thomas Draper 2011-11-13 13:11:24 -0500

NO honey….

Tabby 2011-11-13 13:14:13 -0500

Why not? Honey is delicious.

Charles Thomas Draper 2011-11-13 13:47:10 -0500

You are correct. I eat tsp of YS Eco Bee Farms Antioxidant Power Honey everyday. It’s a combo of buckwheat, forest, manuka and multi floral. And Raw. I just think all of those flavors that you found existing in tea were beautiful. I feel the honey would overwhelm them.

Tabby 2011-11-13 13:51:21 -0500

Well, I didn’t sweeten the whole pot. I’ll try the next cup without honey and see what happens…

Charles Thomas Draper 2011-11-13 13:57:18 -0500

And my apologies. I do not want to appear to be a tea snob. A purist. Yes

ScottTeaMan 2011-11-15 20:08:47 -0500

THE ONLY TIME i ADD SUGAR OR HONEY-RARELY AT THAT-IS IF i.M STUCK DRINKING TEABAG TEA. {Blasted caps} :\

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Quiet, strange, and in love with the world of tea. 20-something and living just outside of Atlanta. Cat lover, EBM/industrial geek, balcony gardener, and collector of fossils. On the hunt for the perfect tea in each of my favorite categories.

I prefer black and fruit teas, but I’m trying to broaden my horizons. My favorites tend to be yunnan tips, earl grey, golden monkey, chai, and darjeeling. My favorite add-ons are plum, cinnamon, coconut, apple, raspberry, bergamot, cucumber, sage, vanilla, and caramel.

I’m shy about green tea, curious about white, and learning to love oolong. I hate rooibos and anything with orchid, fennel, or jasmine.

I’m currently trying to grow my own tea. I have a 2-year-old potted Camellia sinensis, and I plan on picking a tiny bit of new growth this spring for my first try at drying my own leaves.

I have a habit of shopping at Asian grocery stores, so I end up pioneering a lot of teas that are new to Steepster.

I’m always down for a trade, so feel free to browse my cupboard and note me!