Wow.
I opened up the packet and cantaloupes fell out. Or at least, that’s what it smelled like.
This is what other sweet flavored white teas aspire to and fail to achieve in my view.
I decided to steep in the gaiwan per the comment from yyz on my last white tea endeavor, however, I didn’t have the note in front of me and steeped a bit shorter. 30 seconds, then going up to 45.
The aroma is also of cantaloupe, though mellower. The liquor is pale yellow.
The flavor is pure cantaloupe, without any adjustments. There is no winy-ness to speak of, like some other melon flavored teas I’ve had. There’s no bitterness.
The tea isn’t planty or overpowering, nor is it non-existent, but I don’t get a strong flavor, more like a dark undercurrent that lets me know I’m drinking tea rather than hot cantaloupe juice.
The aftertaste is sweet and gently melon-y.
It’s the best flavored white I have had thus far that doesn’t rely on a tart citrus to cut an unpleasant mustiness, and I’ve rated it accordingly. The good news is I have a fair amount of this and I can play with the time and temp until I get it as close to perfect as possible.
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Sounds great! Makes me wonder how it compares to Butiki’s Cantaloupe and Cream.
Fjellrev – I did a melon-off last year, with this, Lupicia’s Melon Oolong and Butiki’s C&C. They were so different I felt there was a place for all of them in my cupboard, but if I had to pick a single one, it would be the oolong. (Because oolong.)
Anna, I’m with you about the magic of that oolong. It’s like, desert island worthy as far as I’m concerned. I’ve been dreaming about it ever since I tried it. It’s changed my life. I’m a better person (ok well not really-that’d require less general rage LOL) because of it.
Hahaha, keychange, you sound exactly like my top tasting note for Lupicia’s Ripe Mango Oolong.
It’s what they do to us!
Oooh, now I need to try the melon oolong!
Yes, you really do. All the oolongs.
Sounds great! Makes me wonder how it compares to Butiki’s Cantaloupe and Cream.
Fjellrev – I did a melon-off last year, with this, Lupicia’s Melon Oolong and Butiki’s C&C. They were so different I felt there was a place for all of them in my cupboard, but if I had to pick a single one, it would be the oolong. (Because oolong.)
Anna, I’m with you about the magic of that oolong. It’s like, desert island worthy as far as I’m concerned. I’ve been dreaming about it ever since I tried it. It’s changed my life. I’m a better person (ok well not really-that’d require less general rage LOL) because of it.
Hahaha, keychange, you sound exactly like my top tasting note for Lupicia’s Ripe Mango Oolong.
It’s what they do to us!
Oooh, now I need to try the melon oolong!
Yes, you really do. All the oolongs.