Citrus Oolong from Tea Taxi. . .

This tea came to me as a sample in one of the monthly subscription packages I got over the past year. It is not one I would have ever picked for myself because I am often hesitant of both oolong and citrus flavors, so I usually avoid a tea boasting both. Yet, for some reason I never brought myself to tossing this into my swap box.

Well today I figured if I wasn’t going to try and get rid of it, it is probably because I actually want to try it so I got to brewing. This steeped for 3 minutes in 190F water, as per the recommended steeping parameters.

The dry leaf smelled like lemony baked goods though the steeped tea is more harshly lemon than that. It leans towards that lemon pledge vibe at first but the ginger and oolong base really pull that back and keep it from being offensive. Instead, it makes for a bright lemon tea with a ginger zing at the end of each sip. The oolong base is heavy enough to support these strong flavors while still holding its own, yet light enough that it doesn’t draw focus away.

This is no longer available on its own on TeaTaxi’s website but it does come as part of the “Remedies” collection and I can see why. This would be a nice cold tea because the flavors are quite warm and comforting. It would also be soothing for other ailments as its got enough flavor to be interesting without being over-the-top and hard to digest. This isn’t a tea I would be drinking everyday but for those who enjoy this flavor profile, this could be something worth looking into.


Here’s the scoop!

Leaf Type:  Oolong
Where to Buy:  Tea Taxi
Description

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Da Yu Ling Oolong Tea from Tea from Taiwan. . .

I am having a really emotional day*, so I decided to treat myself with the best option available: a bracing cup of tea.

*To be fair, most of my days are emotional. I am a person with a Lot Of Feelings.

This was a more delicate cuppa than I was in the mood for, but no fear, it is still quite the taste sensation.

It’s really LEMONY! Light, and toward the green side of oolong, and there’s a little bit of a sweet-n-sour lemonade twist. I feel like they could serve this in the South, maybe iced, and people would love it.

It comes from a place that translates out to “Pear Mountain.” I have this weird thing where I fear unfamiliar fruit (please don’t make fun of me), so I honestly am not sure if this tastes like a pear. But it definitely IS fruity. It’s got a surprising amount of extra flavor for a straight tea. Wow.

If you were to go to Mount Li, from whence this tea originates, you would be close to — and possibly able to visit — China’s Terracotta Army.

It’s a giant underground tomb-necropolis that houses a miniature version of the first Chinese emperor’s army. They protect his (still unopened) tomb. You really need to read the Wikipedia article about this. It’s fascinating.

 


Here’s the scoop!

Leaf Type:  Oolong
Where to Buy:  Tea from Taiwan
Description

Da Yu Ling oolong tea (wu-long tea) is a premium-grade oolong tea from the Da Yu Ling area of Taiwan’s Taichung county. Its high altitude (more than 2600 meters) makes this one of the highest tea plantations in the world.

Da Yu Ling has a wonderful fragrance and taste. It is a lightly oxidized oolong tea with a refreshing palate that is sought after by the most demanding tea connoisseurs. Da Yu Ling is produced in limited quantities and is one of the most prized teas of Taiwan.

 

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