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Dong Fang Hong Wudong from Camellia Sinensis

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82/100

Dong Fang Hong Wudong

Oolong Tea by Camellia Sinensis

The leaves of this tea are from a single tea plant, aged about 350 years old, rooted in the rocky slopes of the mountains in Feng Huang, Guangdong . A precise pluck offers us these beautiful twisted leaves, neatly rolled, which when infused release delicious floral and spicy aromas backed by vegetal notes. In the mouth the liquor is lively. Nuances of coconut and exotic fruits extend the experience of this great vintage.

2 Tasting Notes

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Dorothy 2 tasting notes

Light bodied, soft, mellow flavour with a spicy finish. The resteeps were enjoyable, and the quiet flavours gave me a lot to think about. It’s the sort of tea you have to pay a lot of attention to, to notice the mild notes.

I’m not in love with this tea, but it was an enjoyable treat to purchase once.

Using up the last 2 teaspoons worth from my 10g purchase. The dry tea leaves have a nice sweet aroma to them. Once brewed in the gaiwan, the wet leaf has a pleasant bright emerald colour (pic: http://i.imgur.com/yUdL2.jpg) to it. I’m really glad that I did this last batch in the gaiwan, it’s a great vessel for looking at the leaves. Plus it just works out better since I’m doing multiple short steeps today.

Throughout the 5 quick steeps, I’m really enjoying the floral, spicy, sweet, “oolong” flavours.

Not really sure why I didn’t enjoy the other brews I had of this. Liking it much more today. You know it’s not something I’d buy again, because it’s a treat ($20 for 10g). But I’m happy to have been able to purchase and experience it once.

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