Tea: Shan Lin Xi Premium High Mountain Oolong
An Oolong Tea from Green Terrace Teas
| Brand: | Green Terrace Teas |
| Style: | Oolong Tea |
| Region: | Nantou, Taiwan |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 1 View All |
| Product page: | Shan Lin Xi Premium High Mountain Oolong |
Reviewer: Amanda
✓ 338 teas reviewed
✓ 47 of Oolong Tea
✓ 182 of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
✓ 3 of Green Terrace Teas
✓ 14 from Nantou, Taiwan
✓ 32 from Taiwan / Formosa
Review of Shan Lin Xi Premium High Mountain Oolong
August 20th, 2014
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 9 of 10 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 90 of 100 |
| Superb | Excellent | Good Value |
The aroma is a very fresh smelling blend of buttery, a tiny bit of sesame seed nuttiness, mountain vegetation, sweet orchids, and a bit of fresh cream. It smells rich and clean, I do not say that often but the aroma reminds me of clean mountain air, which I should mention is a smell that I greatly miss.
Time for the first steep, and what a light and delicate one it is! It starts out with a very smooth, buttery mouthfeel which matches the sweet creamy taste. This fades to alpine vegetation and then it is like a small explosion of flowers in my mouth. The finish is sweet flower nectar, orchids, and honeysuckle. As with most first steeps of oolongs, I look forward to seeing what kind of journey the leaves will take me on.
