TEARELAE - Taiwan Alishan Oolong Tea - 8.8oz/250g Loose Leaf - Authentic High Mountain Green Tea - Chinese Gaoshan Cha

Bought this to try after watching videos of Jessie's Tea House drinking the tea. I followed internet directions for brewing the tea, which was 1 tsp to 185 F degree water, and I added a wash. In this brewing method, the tea was really fragrant, but only had a slightly bitter and earthy flavor.Today I decided to brew the tea on a lower temperature. I did this because the white-ish color of the tea liquid and light flavor profile indicated to me that I might have more luck getting sweet notes out of it if I lowered the water temperature. Luckily I was right.Brewing Instructions:- water boiled to 160 F- 1 tsp tea leaves to 6-8 oz water- No wash (not needed for delicate teas unless you like the flavor with a wash.)- Steep covered for 5 minutesTea color: very light yellow, almost whiteScent: strong stone fruit with dried milk notesFlavor: watery top notes, strong sweet and slight acidity mid and end notes like stone fruit, astringent dry finishThis brewing method made a world's difference of flavor improvement with tons of sweetness (admittedly, not washing the leaves might have done a lot too). I like fruity tea flavors, so this is a pretty pleasant drink for me. I also like to maximize flavor and minimize bitterness and astringent end notes, so my preferred brewing method accents those qualities. I think this could also make for a really great iced tea in the summer if you steep it overnight in the fridge.Overall it's a really pleasant all day drinking tea. Like my other tea reviews, I do recommend playing with your brewing methods (particularly water temperatures) to get an optimal flavor for your palate.

Very tasty, this is a great addition to your tea's if your an Oolong tea drinker

This tea is very good.

This turns out too bitter for me. Guessing if you simmer a short time & drink plain then good.

Good tea. Good price

I have a lot of experience with tea. This is definitely artificial flavored. Very disappointed. Will be throwing it away.

I've been trying Oolong milk teas since Dr William Li mentioned it in one of his talks as really tasting "milky" without the milk. Well, the search continues. I like the flavor of this tea, nice subtle pick-me-up and a good solid tea that I'd order again but I couldn't taste what Dr Li was mentioning so I'll keep looking (Dr Li did not mention any brand, just the type of tea so no there's no connection other that that).

my favorit oolong tea