“Can brew English style or grandpa style, and still good even at room temp. Doesn’t need sugar but good with honey. Not at all vegetal, mostly a black tea. Almost no aftertaste at all. Not the most...” Read full tasting note
“Steaming leaves give up toast, roast, vaguely medicinal cherries, herbs. Pours a very slightly pinkish tan. (As I give it a good sniff, I confirm this is this third cup today that’s had chlorine...” Read full tasting note
“Again one of the oolongs from the mystery tea package from What-Cha. The leaves give an immediate sweet smell with notes of dark wood, wet straw and roasted nuts, but also a bit of fruity notes...” Read full tasting note
“Another grandpa attempt of oolong today. Two teaspoons were too much though for my 300 ml glass cup. April 2020 harvest Tea from White Antlers again though, so THANK YOU :) This tea tasted pretty...” Read full tasting note
A very smooth and sweet tasting red oolong, with a stone fruit quality coupled with background florals, typical of the Si Ji Chun cultivar.
Tasting Notes:
- Smooth texture
- Honey sweet and stone fruit taste
- Background floral quality
Harvest: Summer 2017
Origin: Ming Jian, Nantou County, Taiwan
Altitude: 350m
Farmer: Mr. Yi
Sourced: Specialist tea ‘finisher’ who buys and processes the tea leaves of local farmers
Cultivar: Si Ji Chun (Four Seaons)
Oxidisation: 85%
Roast: None
Picking: Machine
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F
- Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 3-4 minutes
Packaging: Non-resealable vacuum-sealed bag packaged in Taiwan
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