Verdant’s “English Garden Party” assessment is spot on.
I’m drinking this along the equally floral Ben Shan, but their “flowers” are quite distinguishable. Zi mudan has a “heavier” floral quality, with a hint of rose and a strong smack of jasmine. The liquid’s aroma strongly reminds me of the Jasmine & White Frangipani candles I used to pick up from The Body Shop, actually.
Unlike Ben Shan, which became creamy sweet on second steep, this oolong drifts towards the “flower cleanse” spectrum, with juniper and eucalyptus notes emerging. I still feel like I could light my cup on fire and get candle.
Steep Count: 4
Third steep is starting to get creamy and sweet but I still can’t shake the floral candle thing. It’s more like a different handcraft candle I have now, which is floral but also has spiced juniper and wood. Oh, well. I’ll try and get in a couple more steeps tonight when I’m over my floral oolong fatigue.
(2016 Harvest)
Flavors: Cream, Eucalyptus, Floral, Jasmine, Rose, Spices
Nothing like sipping on a candle.
hahah, floral candle. I totally get it. Perfect description.