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“2021 sipdown no. 119 Thank you Cameron for this tea! This is the third red oolong I’ve now had the opportunity to try, and the first two were divine. This one has a small amount of that oolong...” Read full tasting note
This non-assuming and easy-to-brew tea is a great daily drinker, and along with its sister tea, #20 Red, is a fun cultivar study. The 4 Seasons cultivar is a classic cultivar in Taiwan that is grown for its beautiful floral notes and high yield all year round. As a red oolong, those strong florals are still present giving this tea a very unique flavor of green tasting florals in a bed of classic black tea malt notes. It is a great example of the cultivar and one that the fans of 4 Seasons will enjoy for sure! It will not win any awards for best in show, but it is a great daily drinker and cultivar study with a nicely affordable price.
**The sister tea to this red oolong, #20 Red, is from the same farm, produced the same way, by the same hands, at the same time, just using a different cultivar. We have included a way to try both below. Brewed side by side they are a fun cultivar study as the differences in the teas are subtle but undeniable!
Elevation: 300m
Status: Tested Agrochemical Free
Cultivar: Four Seasons
Oxidization: 80%
Season: Spring 2020
Method: Machine Picked, Processed On Site
Region: Taoyuan City, Taoyuan County
Recommend Brewing Style:
Gong Fu Style: 3-5g per 100ml, ~100C water, 45 second to one minute steeps in gaiwan. Lasts 3-4 steeps.
Western Style: 3g per 100ml, ~100C water for 2-3 minutes. Lasts 2-3 steeps.
Great For Grandpa Style as well! Just throw some in a mug, add hot water and walk away. Add more hot water as you drink. It can be drunk all day.
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2021 sipdown no. 119
Thank you Cameron for this tea!
This is the third red oolong I’ve now had the opportunity to try, and the first two were divine. This one has a small amount of that oolong minerality that I’m not fond of, though it’s a smooth cup overall. Sadly, it does seem to be lacking in the magic I found in the other red oolongs. There’s nothing inherently wrong with it, but it’s not one I need for my cupboard.
