Tea: Taiwan Monkey Picked (Ma Liu Mie) Tie Guan Yin Oolong Tea
A Tie Guan Yin from TeaVivre
| Brand: | TeaVivre |
| Style: | Tie Guan Yin |
| Region: | Taiwan / Formosa |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 4 View All |
| Product page: | Taiwan Monkey Picked (Ma Liu Mie) Tie Guan Yin Oolong Tea |
Reviewer: Amanda
✓ 338 teas reviewed
✓ 8 of Tie Guan Yin
✓ 47 of Oolong Tea
✓ 34 of TeaVivre
✓ 32 from Taiwan / Formosa
Review of Taiwan Monkey Picked (Ma Liu Mie) Tie Guan Yin Oolong Tea
December 8th, 2014
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 9 of 10 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 90 of 100 |
| Superb | Excellent | Good Value |
The aroma of the dry and very green leaves is one of those 'just right' combination of notes, it is floral but not too heady, has notes of fresh vegetation without smelling too green, and notes of chestnut without being too nutty. The Goldilocks of smells. It reminds me of morning dew on an orchid, along with the summer aroma of growing things and a touch of sweet nectar at the finish, very lush smelling.
The notes in my notebook for this tea are a little giggle worthy, especially when I use the phrase 'powerhouse of orchid' yep, that sums it up nicely. I find this kind of Tie Guan Yin very relaxing, something about its mixing of strong floral notes, wet and crushed vegetation, and just that hint of buttery chestnut always put me in mind of the feeling after a summer storm. I feel focused and relaxed, very alive and ever so slightly sleepy. The buttery mouthfeel and honey sweet finish mix well with the earlier flavor notes.
