“Wow, this tastes amazing. I remembered the last time I had this that I liked it as well but I am on my fifth infusion using my new Crane Gaiwan pictured here… http://instagr.am/p/KSgR3RyqQ2/ and...” Read full tasting note
“Another sample to finish and use for my post dinner tea with my husband. He doesn’t mind Oolong so hopefully this will be a hit with him, I notice other Steepsterites have rated it highly. I love...” Read full tasting note
“I’ll reiterate what I said about this being a very nice roasted oolong. However I’ve noticed that it doesn’t have as much staying power as its counterpart from Life In Teacup as I only got two...” Read full tasting note
“Steep Information: Amount: 1 tsp Water: boiling Tool: Bee House teapot Steep Time: a little over 2 minutes Served: Hot Tasting Notes: Dry Leaf Smell: vegetal, nutty Steeped Tea Smell: buttery,...” Read full tasting note
Etymology: “Ben Shan” translates to “Source Mountain”
Other Names: Benshan
Origin: China, Fujian Province, Anxi County
Harvest: Spring 2010
Taste: Roasted and floral, with a lasting nutty after-taste.
Behind the Leaf: Ben Shan is one of the famous Anxi County oolongs from China. The name “Ben Shan” is the cultivar of camellia sinensis used to make this oolong.
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