Whoa, this is a surprisingly decent Thai Oolong tea for the price.
I picked up a box of 20 individually wrapped tea bags for $1.89, on sale at 99 Ranch Market. In the past, when I’ve purchased tea for this cheap, it’s been pretty awful, but I’m so glad I tried again. This tea is totally decent! For the super cheap price, I’d even say it’s excellent.
I poured the contents of two tea-bags into my strainer basket, and brewed a delicious cup, followed by 2 re-steeps.
The flavor is similar to much more expensive Thai oolong teas I’ve recently enjoyed from Steepster Select, although maybe not quite as complex. I enjoy the mineral, floral, and grassy notes, as well as the natural sweetness I expect from Oolong teas from Thailand.
The tea has a few stems, but is mostly tightly rolled leaves. During the second brewing, the whole tea leaves unfurled beautifully.
I’m going back to 99 Ranch to buy another box (or 3) of this awesome deal.
Flavors: Dry Grass, Flowers, Grass, Hay, Mineral
