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Choicest Select Formosa Oolong Tea (TT29) from Upton Tea Imports

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Choicest Select Formosa Oolong Tea (TT29)

Oolong Tea by Upton Tea Imports

A delightful addition to our list, representing a value that has been most difficlut to find in recent years. Choicest Oolong is the top grade below Fancy Oolongs. This flavorful tea has much of the complexity of a Fancy Oolong, but can be enjoyed at a moderate price.

1 Tasting Note

sygyzy
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1.5 tsp (for me that’s 4.5 grams), and a 4.5 minute brewing time. What does this tell you? This is a dark heavy cup of tea. It smells almost alcoholic, the same sensation you get when taking a whiff of bourbon or scotch. You also get a very strong caramel note, more pronounced than almost anything I’ve had. How does it taste? Good but also bad. I can’t make up my mind. I don’t think I like it. But it’s not bad. It’s like eating venison. Your mind is so confused because it’s gamey but it’s not necessarily bad. Maybe it’ll grow on me.