38 Tasting Notes

85

No exaggeration on this statement, this Jasmine Ceylon Leafy Green Tea is in my top two jasmine scented tea products. It may even be in the number one spot. The jasmine aroma and taste are so clean, so pure, and so fresh, that I really could not get enough of it, and neither could my six year old son. So many other jasmine scented products smell and taste so fake, it honestly makes me not feel well. This tea, on the other hand, was simply a pleasure to experience. Just a perfect blend of sweet jasmine and mineral notes to make a unique, refreshing, uplifting tea. Of course, the visual observation of the tea leaves and flowers was also an excellent part of this review. Quality theories aside, observing these huge, mature leaves is fun for me. This is a top-notch jasmine scented tea, in my opinion.

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Flavors: Jasmine, Mineral, Wet Rocks

Preparation
175 °F / 79 °C 2 min, 0 sec 7 g 18 OZ / 532 ML

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91

The Kumari Gold Organic Black Tea is the exact type of tea that reviewers love to experience. Hours can easily be spent observing this tea. The appearance of the dry leaves, the beautiful color of the liquid, the aroma and taste, and the observation of the infused leaves, were all a pleasure to behold. The time and care put into creating this product can be seen at every stage of analysis. The sweet, fruity, and slightly floral aroma and taste of the tea is remarkable, and how it carries into the aftertaste is also noteworthy. This may be the most impressive tea I have had from this box of samples from Nepal Tea. This is a tea that I would proudly add to my personal collection.

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Flavors: Bread, Caramel, Malt, Raisins, Rose

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 3 min, 0 sec 3 g 7 OZ / 207 ML

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85

The Aromatic Oolong Tea from Zealong Tea Estate beautifully carried the very high quality torch that began with the review yesterday of the Organic Green Tea. The use of the descriptive term “Aromatic” in the product name is perfectly appropriate for this tea. From the dry leaves to the nectar to the infused leaves, the aroma is very impressive and fresh. Despite the brief, high temperature roast applied to the leaves, I found the floral qualities to be the most pronounced, with lighter notes of tart cherry. The lingering, highly floral aftertaste was also very impressive. The similarities are definitely there between this product and good quality Taiwanese oolongs, notably a light roast Dong Ding style. Considering that the cost of this product is in line with Taiwanese oolongs, I definitely suggest giving this Aromatic Oolong Tea from Zealong Tea Estate a try the next time you place an order. Try something exotic!

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Flavors: Cherry, Gardenias, Grain, Roasted

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 2 min, 0 sec 4 g 8 OZ / 250 ML

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90

The Organic Green Tea from Zealong Tea Estate screams and boasts of remarkable freshness. The appearance of the infused leaves looks as if they are fresh off the bush. The appearance of the tea liquid is beautiful, and visually uplifting. You can see the cleanliness and pureness of the bushes in the tea liquid, in that it is very clear and bright. The light jade green color is also quite memorable. The fresh aroma and taste of chestnuts, chrysanthemum flowers, and vegetal grassiness is truly revitalizing. The texture of the tea liquid is also remarkable, with a velvety character that rivals some of the best teas I have ever reviewed. In fact, the texture is probably the first thing that really struck me when tasting the tea. Finally, and maybe I am just imagining things, but the very light touch of passionfruit in the aroma and taste added another subtle dimension to an already impressive product. This Organic Green Tea needs to go on your list of teas to try as soon as possible, especially if you enjoy a good Kamairicha Japanese green tea.

Flavors: Chestnut, Flowers, Freshly Cut Grass

Preparation
175 °F / 79 °C 2 min, 0 sec 4 g 8 OZ / 250 ML

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93

The liquid has a gold-yellow color, clear and transparent. The aroma is intoxicating, and nothing like that of the dry leaves, with amazing scents of Ceylon cinnamon, baked sweet potato, baked pumpkin, light brown sugar, and light gardenia. The body is medium, with a lively and layered texture. There is no bitterness or astringency, a touch of the briskness that Ceylon teas are known for, and an uplifting, eye opening energy. The taste has notes of Ceylon cinnamon, baked sweet potato, baked pumpkin, light gardenia, and light brown sugar. The aftertaste carries the cinnamon and sweet potato notes. I can say with complete honesty that I have never experienced a tea similar to this in terms of aroma and taste. This is absolutely phenomenal. It reminds me closely of sweet potato casserole and/or pumpkin pie.

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Flavors: Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Gardenias, Pumpkin, Sweet Potatoes

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 3 min, 0 sec 8 g 18 OZ / 530 ML

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89

The first infusion has a green-gold-yellow color, perfectly clear and transparent. The later infusions took a more gold yellow color without any green. Again, the aroma is beautiful, with scents of Chinese cinnamon, honey, gardenia flowers, and apple. The body is medium, with a fresh, lively texture. There is no bitterness, and a very light astringency to the first infusion, which further dissipates in later infusions. The taste has pronounced notes of Chinese cinnamon, gardenia, apples, and honey, with maybe a light touch of sweet cream. The aftertaste carries the gardenia and apple notes, with a lingering, powerful, and noteworthy floral bouquet being left on the breath. Very impressive!

Flavors: Apple, Cinnamon, Gardenias, Honey

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 2 min, 30 sec 5 g 8 OZ / 236 ML

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85

The liquid has a pale, light yellow-green color. The aroma has scents of fresh grass, sweet corn, wild flowers, peas, and a touch of brown sugar. The body is medium, with a silky, refreshing texture. There is a medium level of astringency, and no bitterness. The taste has notes of fresh grass, sweet corn, wild flowers, peas, and a touch of lemon. The aftertaste starts off grassy, and evolves into an impressive, lasting flowery essence. This flowery essence is truly remarkable.

Flavors: Cut Grass, Flowers, Kettle Corn, Lemon, Peas

Preparation
175 °F / 79 °C 2 min, 0 sec 5 g 12 OZ / 354 ML

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85

The liquid has a pale, light yellow-green color. The aroma has scents of brown sugar, peaches, and lighter scents of honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and sweet cream. The body is medium, with a refreshing, clean texture. There is no astringency or bitterness. The taste has notes of brown sugar, peaches, floral honey, and lighter notes of Ceylon cinnamon and sweet cream. The aftertaste carries the sweet floral notes, and leaves an impressive lasting floral essence on the breath.

Flavors: Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Fruit Tree Flowers, Honey, Peach

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 0 min, 30 sec 5 g 8 OZ / 236 ML

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90

The liquid has a bright, light yellow color. The aroma has scents of stewed apples and pears, orchids, brown sugar, and touches of Ceylon cinnamon and floral honey. The body is light-medium, with a honey-like texture. There is no trace of bitterness, and just a touch of astringency. The taste has notes of stewed apples and pears, floral honey, orchids, and lighter notes of brown sugar and Ceylon cinnamon. The aftertaste is incredible, carrying the fruit and honey notes, then evolving into an excellent orchid essence left on the breath.

Flavors: Apple, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Honey, Orchids, Pear

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 1 min, 0 sec 5 g 8 OZ / 240 ML

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95

I have tasted many white teas over the years, and this tea has instantly claimed a spot in the top three. Incredibly fruity, sweet, and floral, with a touch of earthiness and mineral. A medium body with a lush, juicy, luxurious feel and a lasting fruity, floral aftertaste. Seriously incredible. Well done, Fong Mong Tea! The full review will be available shortly at https://teajourneyman.wordpress.com/ . Cheers!

Flavors: Apricot, Autumn Leaf Pile, Honey, Melon, Orange Blossom, Peach, Vanilla, Wet Rocks

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 1 min, 0 sec 6 g 6 OZ / 180 ML
jLteaco

Thanks a lot for the wonderful tea review. Normally the sweet taste produced from bug bitten leaves, but this one is special. The leaves are delicate and elegant without too many processes and preserves the most natural and original flavor. The reason is the right cultivar being used.

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