Blue Blossom Oolong Tea
This high-grown Nilgiri oolong is aromatic, smooth and offers a sweet floral experience.
description
This aptly named oolong comes from the Blue Hills of South India. It exudes the floral character gained from the terroir in its aroma and taste. The fragrance is lifted and the liquor quite smooth giving the cup an endearing character. With a full-body the initial sips are subtly sweet as those buoyant notes of white flowers like lilies and orchids grow. Fruity hints, although subdued, play around the edges lending more depth to the cup. As the floral notes fade in the end, slight nuttiness shows and makes up a distinct, mellowed aftertaste.
the experience
liquor
aroma
Lifted note of aromatic white flowers interlaced with muted tropical fruity nuances
appearance
Honey
taste
The liquor is quite smooth, feels ample in the mouth and starts with a gentle sweetness which hums along throughout the length of the cup. Notes of aromatic white flowers, reminiscent of Asiatic lily and white orchids gradually grow into prominence and gives the cup a distinct floral character. Subtle fruity accents can be picked up around the edges, adding more depth to the liquor. Towards the end, the floral character somewhat mellows down to reveal light nutty hints which lingers on in the aftertaste.
COMPLEMENTS
Best enjoyed on its own or with light snacks
dry leaf
aroma
Marked by notes of cashew, milk chocolate, scented wood interlaced with uplifting fragrance of jasmine and carnations
appearance
Long, well-rolled, blackish-brown leaves; some with olive-green leaf cuttings and odd silver tips
infusion
aroma
Fragrant; redolent of jasmine, waxy red flowers, wet vegetation and subtle citrusy accents
appearance
Long, whole, mix of dark and olive-green leaves; some with one leaf and a bud
steeping notes
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cold filtered O2 Rich Water |
Temperature |
Tea Leaves |
Time |
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hot |
180 ml |
85℃ -90℃ |
2 tsp / 2.5 g |
5 mins |
Recommended number of steeps - 1
condiments
Drink Plain
Anytime
Low
Hot
Winter
Frost
