Ten Wu Fine Oolong

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Brand:	Ten Ren Tea
Style:	Oolong Tea
Caffeine:	Caffeinated
Region:	Taiwan / Formosa
Loose/teabag:	Teabag
Product page:	Ten Wu Fine Oolong

Commercial Description:

Ten Wu Fine Oolong is our finest Oolong tea available in tea bag form. Ten Wu is a green oolong tea which means it is baked less than dark oolong teas. Ten Wu tea grows on the Wusheh Mountain in central Taiwan at an elevation of about 4,000 feet (1200 m). This is one of the highest points where leaves for Oolong tea are grown. When brewed, it has a light golden hue, a smooth and rich taste, a uniquely refined aroma, and a long lasting refreshing aftertaste. Oolong tea is most commonly enjoyed in Taiwan and southern China, and is the tea of choice in many Chinese restaurants.

Brewing Instructions: (from Ten Ren Tea)

Water at about 185°-195°F or 85°-90°C should be used for steeping.

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Total: 83/100 : Aroma: 7/10, Flavor: 5/5, Value: 5/5, Overall: 8/10

This is a green wulong tea from Taiwan, in tea bag form from Ten Ren. This is a complex tea, but its vegetal and floral characteristics stand out the most to me. There is also some slight sweetness, and the overall character is quite rich and smooth. I have some loose leaf King of Tieguanyin, another green wulong, that is actually quite similar to this tea. This sort of green wulong has a lot to offer.

Overall, this is an excellent tea from a tea bag. It's quite nice that Ten Ren has offerings like this in an affordable tea bag. Unfortunately, such quality Chinese tea bag teas are difficult find, outside of ordering them directly from the company.

Total: 87/100 : Aroma: 8/10, Flavor: 5/5, Value: 5/5, Overall: 8/10

Without a doubt, this is the best tea in teabags I've ever tried.

The aroma is fresh, complex, and difficult to describe. The cup is exceedingly rich and also very smooth, with a hint of pleasant bitterness. This tea is also easy to enjoy; I meet few people who don't enjoy it. While some of the finer oolongs had to grow on me, I liked this tea from the first sip.

If using to brew a single cup, you can easily make 2 infusions of 2-3 minutes, and the third is remarkably flavorful. Make sure to not use boiling water, as recommended! If the water is too hot, some unpleasant tones come out in the aroma.

Exceedingly reasonable price for such an outstanding tea!

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