Discontinued. Similar tea available.
“Tried this yesterday at work for two 15-30 sec infusions. So much better this way. Its all honey and orchid roasted goodness, instead of just rarr rarr roast. What can I say, I like my Dan Congs...” Read full tasting note
“If only the people at Teavana could brew this right and not stick to their “oolongs are always brewed at 3 mins” method” Read full tasting note
“Probably the best Oolong I have ever tasted, and that’s saying a lot. I love Oolong teas. It’s a combination of sweet, earthy, and floral and it’s pure magic for me. The smell itself is crack for...” Read full tasting note
“Complex is the best way to describe this one, and it’s my favorite Oolong from them. When it’s hot, it has a taste of barely, but in the back of your mouth you can detect a tobacco/smokey-ness that...” Read full tasting note
Discover this rare floral oolong tea plucked from 100 year-old tea trees. Only one village creates this superior leaf featuring lingering mellow notes of orchid and iris. These long and unbroken deep green leaves are a treasure and thrive under clouds and mists from the high elevation Wu Dong Mountains in China. IMPERIAL RESERVE
Rich full orchid flavor with a subtle smoky finish and lingering floral undertone
I’m grumpy. Building management came through my apartment “inspecting” things, saying everything was old (oven, fridge, windows, etc etc) and making a mess. When I asked if they would be replaced, they told me it wouldn’t happen until after I move out. Greeeaat. Thanks, guys.
Anyway, while they were trampling their way through the apartment, I was sipping on this tea that Skysamurai sent me in a swap. I’m getting a peppery/spicy taste from this tea that is surprising. It reminds me of some kind of sauce that I can’t quite put my finger on. It also has a thick mouthfeel. All of these things really surprised me as I have not really experienced the same in other oolongs. It is certainly nice to try it out, but I wouldn’t restock on it (and good thing, too, cause it looks like it’s discontinued). On to other oolongs!
Magical! The first steep through has a mild smokey flavor with a flowery undertone. The second steep through has more of the flowery flavor. The third steep was a little too light so what I personally do is add an extra teaspoon to the already steeped leaves and it ends up tasting like the second steep making it a mix between that smokey/flowery flavor. One of my favorite Oolong teas.
Ugh…owning a house is difficult sometimes too in different ways, but I sure don’t miss that sort of intrusion when renting!