Tea Information:
Leaf Type: Oolong
Where to Buy: Tula Teas
Product Description:
Si Ji Chun Wulong
Mr. Liu’s Garden
Dong Ding Mountain, Nantou, Taiwan
2010 HarvestOur fantastically nuanced Four Seasons Oolong is from Dong Ding Mountain in Nantou, Taiwan. Four Seasons is a varietal developed in the 1980s. This one was specially grown and handmade by a tea competition judge who is known for his tireless work in working with and developing new tea varietals that are naturally pest-resistant (to eliminate the use of pesticides) and adaptable to climate change.
Taster’s Review:
The fragrance of the dry leaf is very enticing and beautiful. It has a fantastic floral scent that reminds me a bit of a dew-drenched flower garden in the springtime just as the sun begins to warm the leaves and petals. The aroma carries over to the brewed tea as well, making this a very inviting tea to sip.
And I am glad to accept that invitation, because this is truly a remarkable Oolong. The flavor is delightfully complex with notes of creamy butter and flower, hints of vegetation and spice, and a delicious background of fruit-like flavors.
The sip begins softly with a whisper of creamy goodness, and then a sharp, sweet floral quality emerges. All the while, I can taste the notes of crisp apple and a hint of plum. The sip ends with a bit of cleansing astringency that leaves just enough of the spice notes and a tangy note of citrus on the palate to enjoy in the aftertaste. It’s really a delicious cup.
This tea is aptly named, because all at once it has flavors that represent all four seasons: Spring with its beautiful floral tones; Summer with a sweetness of sun-ripened fruit; autumn with a hint of nut and spice, and winter with its warm, comforting buttery notes.
I really enjoyed this Oolong. Each infusion (I managed six from one measurement of leaves!) is very flavorful and unique in its own way, so please do yourself a favor and savor each infusion! You’ll be happy you did!
