This is the feed of all reviews of Pouchong Tea on RateTea.http://ratetea.com/style/pouchong-tea/13/http://ratetea.com/review/5398/http://ratetea.com/review/5398/Sat, 25 Nov 2017 19:20:06 ESTMy friend gave me some of this tea to try. I'm not good at tasting the difference between different greenish oolongs. Jade oolong, four seasons, Tie Guanyin, they often taste almost the same to me. It was the same with this one at the first steeping. The second cup tasted different, though, like jade oolong but greener. It reminded me of Mao Feng green tea. I hardly even paid attention to the flavour and aroma of the third cup because that one had a really strange mouthfeel. Sometimes teas feel a ...http://ratetea.com/review/4535/http://ratetea.com/review/4535/Mon, 16 Nov 2015 10:11:33 ESTThis tea was a disappointment and I don't recommend it. I sampled and reviewed this tea some time ago but forgot to post the review. Dry leaf consists of long, intact wiry leaves with a slightly dusty look, and smells very different from any other pouchong I've tried, an intense smell of jam or fruit preserves, like raspberry or strawberry. Underneath this aroma, which is somewhat fleeting, the leaf smells woody and toasty. Flavor is bold, but the cup disappointed me in not being as aromatic as I h...http://ratetea.com/review/4291/http://ratetea.com/review/4291/Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:32:11 ESTVery soothing tea. This reminds me a lot of a tea I've tried before, but I honestly can't figure out which one. It tastes, perhaps, similar to a good milky oolong, even though that's a different kind? Silky and slightly floral, no bitterness--a great tea for sipping while relaxing. I'll update the value rating after trying a few infusions. Once brewed, I was startled by the broad, large size of the tea leaves. Hence, I suspect it'd work great for multiple infusions. UPDATE 1: You can easily get m...http://ratetea.com/review/4262/http://ratetea.com/review/4262/Sun, 08 Mar 2015 23:15:56 ESTThe aroma is intensely floral, hello notes of hyacinth, orchids, and a mellow finish of chestnuts. It is like flower nectar and mild, sweet, nuts, the aroma overall is fairly mild while also being heady. First steep starts out pretty mild, and finishes pretty mild, it is a super mellow tea without much of a presence. It has a wonderfully smooth mouthfeel, but the floral notes and sweet nectar are mild, there is a slight mineral note at the finish as well.http://ratetea.com/review/4253/http://ratetea.com/review/4253/Thu, 05 Mar 2015 16:45:40 ESTIf my heaven could exist in a teacup, I think I may have found it here. I thought this tea was phenomenal. The silky smooth mouthfeel and the orchid, honeysuckle. and vegetal tones were to. die. for. I don't think I could get enough! This tea lasts for multiple infusions; the first is by far the best, but I thought the following cups were greatly satisfying. Despite the price being a little high, the quality of this tea is worth every bit. Exquisite, simply exquisite. Thank you Rishi Tea!http://ratetea.com/review/4252/http://ratetea.com/review/4252/Thu, 05 Mar 2015 15:19:48 ESTI thought this tea was exquisite, probably my favorite Bao Zhong ever sampled, and among my favorite greener oolongs. The dry leaf is quite fragrant, with a pleasant floral and vegetal aroma, and a hint of roast. Upon brewing, the tea takes on a greener character than suggested by the smell of the dry leaf, and there's no discernable roast, it's a lot like a green tea with the edge taken off. Brews a pale greenish-yellow liquor, with a pleasant floral fragrance. Rishi describes it as lilac and lily...http://ratetea.com/review/4186/http://ratetea.com/review/4186/Sat, 07 Feb 2015 12:36:57 EST The aroma of the curly green leaves is like a spring themed explosion in my nose, there are intense notes of orchid, honeysuckle and lilac accompanied by fresh vegetation, mown hay, and a hint of sweet chestnut at the finish. It is powerful and heady, like being in a humid conservatory where everything is floral and intense. First steeping, the taste is sweet and floral, I would even go as far as to say this tea is sublime...even if saying that feels a little silly. The mouthfeel is smooth, not as crea...http://ratetea.com/review/4138/http://ratetea.com/review/4138/Sun, 18 Jan 2015 17:13:32 ESTYummy! Brews up very pale yellow with an aroma of vegetables and/or nuts, maybe most like butternut squash. Tastes like squash too, a little. Very rich and full - unexpectedly delicious. http://ratetea.com/review/3993/http://ratetea.com/review/3993/Sat, 22 Nov 2014 12:08:07 ESTSampled in Velvet Sky in Jenkintown. Bao Zhong, or Pouchong, has been one of my favorite types of tea since I tried it, but I'm occasionally disappointed by it, and this is the fourth-worst example of it that I've tried. That may sound specific, it wasn't all that bad, but it was not close to my favorite example of this type of tea. Dry leaf is fairly broken pieces of leaf, looks like a lower grade of bao zhong than I'm used to drinking. The aroma of the cup is intensely floral, even somewhat perfu...http://ratetea.com/review/3942/http://ratetea.com/review/3942/Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:02:31 ESTThe aroma is gently floral, like you expect from a 'greener' oolong, but much more delicate. There are notes of lily, lilac, and honeysuckle, it reminds me of spring rather than a heady orchid filled conservatory. Ah, ok, that tea is exactly what I needed! It is light and sweet with a very clean floral quality, it tastes like honeysuckle nectar, sun warmed and creamy. I often lament that honeysuckles do not produce enough nectar on those days I when I collect the tiny drops of nectar from a handful of f...http://ratetea.com/review/3907/http://ratetea.com/review/3907/Tue, 28 Oct 2014 14:24:42 ESTThis tea was amazing! I loved how vegetable-y it smelled and tasted, and how velvety it was going down. Mmmm. This has to be one of the best oolongs I've had in a while. It was a little sweet, but not overwhelming so. I'm very impressed!http://ratetea.com/review/3884/http://ratetea.com/review/3884/Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:17:40 ESTI loved this tea, and it was also very reasonable in price. Dry leaf has an incredibly pleasant nutty and toasty aroma, much more toasty than any other pouchong or bao zhong tea. There's also a hint of honey and flowers. The brewed cup has a beautiful balance of floral and nutty, toasty tones. There's a mild, honey-like sweetness, and a suggestion of honey in the aroma. Flavor and mouthfeel is very smooth, with a very slight tartness, very low bitterness, and a fairly strong natural sweetness. Li...http://ratetea.com/review/2146/http://ratetea.com/review/2146/Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:37:03 ESTI enjoyed the subtle flavor of this tea and would drink it again. The smell was a little strange at first, smelling kind of like pea soup, but faded into a more floral tone as it steeped. http://ratetea.com/review/2126/http://ratetea.com/review/2126/Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:31:48 ESTLong, wiry leaf is dark in color for a pouchong / Bao Zhong. Upon brewing, produces an intensely aromatic cup! Aroma floral, honey-like, and very complex. Buttery smooth yet with depth and richness. Full-bodied yet without much astringency. I brewed a second cup, and while it was still quite flavorful and full-bodied, it lacked the floral aroma, and it had a soapy taste to it. I find this is actually the norm among this type of tea though, and I don't think this quality detracted much from the te...http://ratetea.com/review/2125/http://ratetea.com/review/2125/Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:54:13 ESTThis tea is very pleasant, easy to drink, and has a somewhat floral scent and flavor. It tastes very similar to green tea to mehttp://ratetea.com/review/1514/http://ratetea.com/review/1514/Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:53:19 ESTI really like pouchong / bao zhong tea, which is an extremely green oolong, sometimes described as a green tea. A while back, I had requested that Upton Tea Imports add a lower-priced Pouchong to their catalogue, and I was pleased to see that they added this tea. Upon trying it, I am really impressed: it is one of the best Pouchongs I've sampled. It is still pricey, but less so than the other two Pouchongs Upton carried up until this point, neither of which I have sampled. The loose leaf looks very w...http://ratetea.com/review/1462/http://ratetea.com/review/1462/Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:45:24 ESTThis tea isn't as bad as I thought it would be, from the way the leaf smelled. It's mild, and not too vegetable-like. I added cream and sugar. http://ratetea.com/review/1392/http://ratetea.com/review/1392/Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:36:23 ESTThis is the same tea that can be purchased in large boxes in some Asian markets. It is not the same as the loose-leaf teas sold in Ten-Ren's stores. After being impressed with Ten Ren's 3rd grade pouchong, this one, which is about the same price, was sorely disappointing. Dry leaf, which is mostly larger pieces of broken leaf, has little aroma. Brewing, this tea is bland, and the aroma is mostly a sort of stale, woody aroma that I normally only encounter in mid-oxidation Chinese oolongs of low qualit...http://ratetea.com/review/1005/http://ratetea.com/review/1005/Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:32:41 ESTThis is a very smooth, classic pouchong of considerably above-average quality. Aroma is fairly strong, mostly floral and honey-like. Remarkable for a pouchong of this price, there is a complete absence of unpleasant fishy tones, and there's very little astringency. I found that a teaspoon of leaves could brew two flavorful infusions, but I often prefer making a single, very long infusion of this style of tea. This tea works well for making one, very long infusion, as it does not acquire many unpleasa...http://ratetea.com/review/745/http://ratetea.com/review/745/Sat, 07 Aug 2010 10:40:21 ESTI decided to try out the 2nd grade this time--the 3rd grade is absolutely the most affordable Pouchong I've tried that is still passable. This cost a lot more--I would say this tea is getting into a pretty expensive range and is competing with some good greener oolongs. The overall character of this tea is very similar, and the differences are only subtle. The tea is very mild, slightly sweet, and with a mellow honey-like aroma, faint floral tones, and some vegetal tones. Compared to the 3rd grade, t...http://ratetea.com/review/733/http://ratetea.com/review/733/Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:22:46 ESTVery smooth tea. The smell is sweet and reminds me of cinnamon toast crunch mixed with honey. The taste is very clean,green and enjoyable. It’s a laid back cup for me, which is exactly what I am looking for at 5pm. However, I would have liked to have a bit more flavor, it isn’t strong, but it could be stronger,imo.http://ratetea.com/review/150/http://ratetea.com/review/150/Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:36:52 ESTAroma light, vegetal, honey-like, and floral, but unfortunately, also a bit soapy. My main complaint is that this tea is so bland! Flavor is extremely mild; a hint of sweetness, no bitterness, and absolutely no astringency whatsoever. Very clean aftertaste. More aromatic than flavorful. Although all pouchongs tend to be light, this one is a bit too thin-bodied. This is a pricey tea and for this price I expect the highest quality and a little stronger of an aroma. I had to use more leaf than reco...http://ratetea.com/review/31/http://ratetea.com/review/31/Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:51:57 ESTThis is the only Pouchong I've ever found in teabags. Compared to loose Pouchong, it doesn't stack up. The aroma is flat and there is an unpleasant biting quality to the tea. Compared to other equally-inexpensive green teas, however, this is not bad. The aroma is vegetal and a bit fishy. There's a bit of sharpness, but also some honey-like sweetness. A peculiar tea; I find many people don't like this one, but I enjoy it somewhat for a change of pace, if I have to use a teabag.http://ratetea.com/review/47/http://ratetea.com/review/47/Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:39:34 ESTTo be fair I'm just not that into Pouchong tea... the melon-esque taste just doesn't do it for me. (I tend to refer to it as The Lamer Chinese Restaurant Tea in comparison to Pu-Erh.) I found that TenRen's version leans to the slightly bitter side as well. Overall just an OK tea... it's nice, but not exciting. http://ratetea.com/review/13/http://ratetea.com/review/13/Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:06:33 ESTI'm not sure I agree with the commercial description; it says "sharp and full bodied with a roasted quality" but I don't notice any of these qualities--this tea seems mellow, thin and clear, not full-bodied, and has not even a hint of roasted tones. The aroma is light and floral, with a vegetal character, and perhaps a mild fishiness, but without any of the sharpness or biting qualities that many green teas have. This tea smells almost like you've added honey to it, without actually doing so. While ...