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Oolong Tea by Upton Tea Imports
With an oxidation level of approximately 40%, Amber Oolong (Wu-Long) teas produce a liquor that is darker than the Jade Oolongs, with a flavor slightly more earthy and robust.
Steeping Suggestions: -
Leaf Quantity: 2¼ g/cup
Water Temp: 190º
Steep Time: 3-5 mins.
Tommy The Toad sent me some of this and I am very grateful! Thanks!
This is semi earthy and a little sweet with a gentle roasted nut type flavor, too. It’s like a cross between a greener oolong and a wuyi/rock-ish type oolong taste-wise. I do like the combo/contrast. YUM!
Beautiful, curly greenish brown leaves!
First steep: Woody and nutty. I don’t taste sweetness or bitterness (and I didn’t add anything to this tea) – very even. So enjoyable to sip. I could see this being great with a meal.
Second steep (4min): Sweeter and just as nutty.
Third steep (5 min): Tastes very similar to the 2nd steep!
Fourth steep: (6 min): Just a tad lighter tasting. Incredible! I’ve had enough for this afternoon, but maybe on another day I’ll find myself going for a fifth, sixth, seventh!
I need to take this home with me because I could really see steeping this all day on a day off – how pleasurable!
I’m surprised I haven’t logged this before. I’ve been drinking this for a while – and it’s good warm and great iced. (I’m getting really into this iced oolong thing lately).
Nutty overtones, beautiful leaves, and just a lovely tea. Yum.
This is the second in the Introduction to Oolongs sampler and an interesting comparison to the Formosa Fine Grade. The dry leaves are very different in color and texture. Much bigger and formed into curls, whereas the Fine Grade ones are much smaller and less formed. They smell less toasty than the Fine Grade; actually the smell reminds me of champagne. The liquor, too is reminiscent of champagne; a lighter, yellowy-amber than that of the Fine Grade with a more delicate aroma that is warm and slightly fruity. The taste is more delicate, too, and I have a feeling there is a lot more to be discovered here on subsequent tastings. The flavor is pleasant and mild, and as noted by others, nutty. The leaves uncurl during steeping until they are surprisingly long and pretty. I can see myself spending quite a bit of time with this one.
Wonderful toasty, nutty, almost an undertone of brown rice. It has a lot of depth and personality. This is definitely a winner.
First infusion a bit too astringent for me and second infusion was much better. I am on a quest for a more oxidized oolong (50-70%) with little to no astringency. If you are reading this and know of any, let me know!
On smell I get vegetal notes. Taste is earthy, nutty, and mineral like. Kind of reminds me of their roasted oolong, with less of a coffee note in the background. All in all this is a pretty solid oolong.
