Tea: Pure Oolong (Formerly China Oolong)
An Oolong Tea from Twinings
| Brand: | Twinings |
| Style: | Oolong Tea |
| Region: | Fujian, China |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Teabag |
| # Ratings: | 4 View All |
| Product page: | Pure Oolong (Formerly China Oolong) |
Reviewer: Alex Zorach
Member since Sep, 2009
✓ 1453 teas reviewed
✓ 143 of Oolong Tea
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✓ 36 of Twinings
✓ 97 from Fujian, China
✓ 382 from China
✓ 1453 teas reviewed
✓ 143 of Oolong Tea
✓ 954 of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
✓ 36 of Twinings
✓ 97 from Fujian, China
✓ 382 from China
Review of Pure Oolong (Formerly China Oolong)
April 28th, 2010
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 4 of 10 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 50 of 100 |
| Mediocre | Good | Reasonable |
The first sip of this oolong was delightful, but upon drinking a whole cup of it I wasn't as much of a fan. Significantly lighter than a black tea, the aroma is very floral, bordering on perfumey. Upon drinking more than a few sips, however, a lot of unpleasant qualities develop...there's a sourness, and some off qualities in the aroma.
I remain convinced that Asian companies (Ten Ren comes to mind) are simply superior when it comes to buying Oolong in tea bags...if you're going to buy from a British company like Twinings, stick with British styles of tea.
