Thanks, Antares, for the answer. I guess I'll have to figure out what tea goes best with cucumber sandwiches and tiny cakes.
I've got it right here...
Monkey Picked Iron Goddess -
100/100As I was about to complete my order from
Enjoying Tea, I wanted to try something different to go along with what I ordered. I had already selected one Green and one White tea, so I decided to pick an Oolong to even out the set. As I searched through their selections, I came across this
Ti Kwan Yin. At first, I balked when I looked at the price, but then threw caution to the wind and grabbed a 4oz. package. When I opened the pouch I got a whiff that was slightly floral, but the fireworks really began when I tossed a scoop into my teapot of water. As I was about to put the lid on top, an amazing floral scent wafted up to my nose, reminiscent of being in a greenhouse of tropical flowers. I knew I was in for a real treat in 4 minutes. And I was right, as it had hints of Honeysuckle, Orange Blossom, Grape Hyacinth and Roses, alongside a delightfully chewy vegetal taste. There were hints of Bok Choy, Escarole, Spinach and Asparagus, with a background flavoring of Wax Beans. Of all the loose teas I've tried so far, this has had the most complex bundling of flavors. On the second steep, I braced myself for a weak reminiscence of the first offering, but OMG!, it was just as flavorful the second time around, with only the slightest bit of astringency added on.
This tea is not going to last long, and I don't give a damn how much it costs, it's worth it!