Tea: Pure
An Oolong Tea from Zealong
Brand: | Zealong |
Style: | Oolong Tea |
Region: | New Zealand |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Loose? | Loose |
# Ratings: | 1 View All |
Product page: | Pure |
Reviewer: teaHappiness
✓ 12 teas reviewed
✓ 1 of Oolong Tea
✓ 12 of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
✓ 1 of Zealong
✓ 1 from New Zealand
Review of Pure
January 4th, 2011
Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
9 of 10 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 90 of 100 |
Superb | Excellent | Good Value |
Out of the package the tea has a lovely light floral scent. Not very strong, but immensely pleasing. I steeped the tea with freshly boiled (but not boiling) water. This resulted in a beautiful bright yellow/green liquid that had a light sweet smell. The taste is best described as light, yet full of flavor at the same time. The tea has a rich green vegetal body, that felt buttery on the tongue. Floral and sweet notes come through as well. Even though the leaves are unroasted, there was a slight oolong toasty/tanginess at the end. It is a delicious cup of tea that helped relax me on a hectic day. I did a second steep of the leaves, and the flavor was less delicate, the gentle floral notes were gone. It was stronger this time, with a toastier flavor, definitely more 'oolong-like'. This is a tea that can take a few more infusions, but I did not have the opportunity to steep the leaves further.