Tea: Wuyi Oolong
An Oolong Tea from Rishi Tea - Organic
This tea has been retired/discontinued.
Brand: | Rishi Tea |
Style: | Oolong Tea |
Region: | Wuyi, Fujian, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Loose? | Loose |
# Ratings: | 2 View All |
Reviewer: Alex Zorach
✓ 1453 teas reviewed
✓ 143 of Oolong Tea
✓ 954 of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
✓ 39 of Rishi Tea
✓ 17 from Wuyi, Fujian, China
✓ 97 from Fujian, China
Review of Wuyi Oolong
September 21st, 2009
Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
8 of 10 | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 80 of 100 |
Excellent | Fair | Outstanding |
Darker among oolongs, but very mellow. The aroma is very warm, rich, and complex, with some roast, a hint of smokiness, and some tones of grain. It actually smells a bit like marijuana, and a bit like a fresh autumn day. I rather like the aroma and I can say I am constantly discovering new facets of it.
This tea is remarkably sweet! There is hardly any bitterness, especially given the strength of the aroma. No astringency or sourness either. This is a rich tea, but it is never biting or overwhelming. I almost think the flavor is too mellow.
This is truly an outstanding tea and is a joy to drink. It's not cheap but not expensive either--the price is very reasonable when you consider that the leaves are very good for multiple infusions.