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Three Teas Worth Tracking Down
posted by Mighty Staff
With so many amazing teas out there, it's easy to get overwhelmed. That's why we're going to start doing the occasional round-ups of some of the best teas tasting notes we come across. For starters:
Lupicia Oolong Tea with White Peach
Tea on one of her favorite teas,"...now before you turn away in disgust over flavored teas, let me tell you what happened next. I opened the tin and unfolded the bag that had held the tea. It was empty, but emitted the most amazing, delicate fragrance of white peach. I closed my eyes and breathed it in—and suddenly I was back in Japan, in the summer, about to bite into a white peach..." (read more about this tea)
Crooked Horse Oolong from In Pursuit of Tea
In one of his tea reviews Joshua McGee says, "...this is one of the more complex teas I have had the pleasure to taste and review, and is also one of the sweetest and fruitiest. Ripe Fuyu persimmon flavors dominate, with some white grape juice and golden raisin elements. The tannins are subdued in the palate but a little more prominent in the finish..." (read more about this tea)
Singbulli SFTGFOP-1, available through Thunderbolt Tea
Benoy dives into a spectrum of Darjeeling First Flush teas, "...The dry leaves comprise of 90% greenish tinge. It has a high floral aroma that is intoxicating to the mind. A quality tea with nutty (almonds) and floral (reminiscent of rhododendrons) infused leaves that are totally green in appearance and are of even size. The cup is very light with excellent floral notes and nutty character..." (read more about this tea)
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sherita said:
CindyK said:
Great post; tea is so much fun to learn about -- so many complex flavors and regions to learn, and no wine headache the next day. I'm looking forward to trying these teas, only one of which I've tried before. Thanks so much for the suggestions.
Joshua McGee said:
Thanks for the kind remarks on my tea notes.
Jo said:
Now, that's an interesting post with some very fine teas, indeed.
It's an interesting and rather unusual approach to recommend teas according to elaborate tasting notes rather than a actual personal tasting. But I think you've done quite well with these beautifully written tasting notes since you've chosen some very reliable sources (I can only talk about In Pursuit of Tea and Benoy from Thunderbolt Tea since I'm not familiar with Lupicia).
The biggest problem will probably be to actually get these teas, since they are usually only available from these vendors and usually in very small quantities. But I'd certainly try any of them (although I'd hesitate with the peach-flavored oolong).
BTW, that's a great photo for the article!
Shannon said:
I absolutely love that photo. I want that teacup!!
I always like Oolong Tea especially Teacuppa.com Cassia Bark Oolong. I prefer strong embodied oolong. I don't really like favored tea except for Black Tea.