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Oolong Tea by Upton Tea Imports
The finest grade of traditional China Tie-Guan-Yin Oolong (Wu-Long). Similar to ZO80, with more pronounced flavor.
I wonder whether I’m doing something wrong?
190, 4-1/2 minutes, 190 degrees, 2 slightly heaped teaspoons, and one additional ½ teaspoon.
Seemed weak, so I added another 1/2-min at 195, after which it became just a bit bitter/astringent. Not thrilled so far.
I gave this Wulung the cold water brew in the Mason jar. The result was a delicious nectar of the Gods….
A well-made tea, an oolong with a floral backbone, somewhat sweet, but full-flavored. This is an extremely popular tea, and it comes in a wide variety of grades. This Special Grade has pungency and stands up to repeated steepings; with a gong-fu cup, you’ll discover a variety of flavor notes.
For me, the tea’s natural astringency left me less than satisfied – though I fully realize that this is a satisfactory example of this tea.
This TGY really surprised me. My first taste had me take a second look at the liquor. It taste and smells rich (almost fatty in a good way). I thought it tasted as if I had added coconut milk to it! Loving it!
