Ah. Another day, another Teavivre sample to try. Life is good.
This selection was hand rolled into little balls of green leaves. The pre-brewed smell was fresh and aromatic. I was excited to add hot water and see what developed.
I brewed this blend for two minutes at 212 degrees. I always choose the maximum recommended steeping time to get the strongest tea possible without (hopefully) bitterness.
There was just a light and subtle tea smell wafting from the pot. The color of the liquid was golden amber.
At first taste, the flavor was bright and sweet and very smooth. With each subsequent sip, a sweet, honey-like flavor remained on my tongue. Bitterness does not exist anywhere in this tea.
This brew goes down so pleasantly and smoothly that I had to restrain myself from chugging it. All of the sweet and tea flavors are in perfect balance. I could drink this tea all day.
Thanks to Teavivre, my horizons have been broadened. I am rapidly becoming a big fan of other teas besides basic black. This Oolong tea is nothing short of WONDERFUL!
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Great review, sounds lovely! I’ll have to order a sample of this one some day
You won’t be sorry! :-)
Thanks! I’m glad you liked my review!
I checked with Teavivre and they say the ginseng is added during roasting and that there is no sugar solution or licorice root added to this to make it sweet. I love it! It has two personalities…that first floral burst that is super sweet, followed by the roasted good oolong, and I guess some of that strength of character is coming from the ginseng. I don’t know since I have never had ginseng until this.
Very eloquently said, ashmanra! It is very sweet but not in a sickening or overwhelming way!
Great review, sounds lovely! I’ll have to order a sample of this one some day
You won’t be sorry! :-)
Thanks! I’m glad you liked my review!
I checked with Teavivre and they say the ginseng is added during roasting and that there is no sugar solution or licorice root added to this to make it sweet. I love it! It has two personalities…that first floral burst that is super sweet, followed by the roasted good oolong, and I guess some of that strength of character is coming from the ginseng. I don’t know since I have never had ginseng until this.
Very eloquently said, ashmanra! It is very sweet but not in a sickening or overwhelming way!