A sample with my order – also a sipdown! I think I’ve been lucky enough to try most of the oolong offerings from Teavivre, and though I wouldn’t usually choose a roasted oolong, as they aren’t my favorite, I wanted to try the roasted oolong Teavivre had in stock, as it was bound to be a delicious one. And it is!
Steep #1 // 2 tsps. // rinse // few min after boiling // 1 min steep
Two teaspoons in the sample for an eleven ounce mug. The leaves are darker bundles than most of the other Teavivre oolongs, but that is to be expected. The fragrance of the leaf is very vegetal. The flavor is the best roasted oolong I’ve tried: a nice balance of a typical green oolong but also with a roasted flavor, just enough charcoal to make it unique. I think the first roasted oolong I tried actually tasted like I steeped a piece of charcoal, so I think that one was too much for me. But this is the perfect flavor. Underneath is a lovely smooth buttery base.
Steep #2 // couple minutes after boiling // 2 min steep
Another tasty cup – almost exactly like the first. The flavor has slightly deepened but to the perfect level of flavor. Not any more or less charcoal flavor to the oolong flavor than I’d prefer. Delicious!
Steep #3 // couple minutes after boiling // 3 min
Another consistent cup – the flavor of this is addictive… very shocking to me for a roasted oolong. They are usually my least favorite types of tea. I could keep steeping this one – the leaves seem like they will be this flavorful for many steeps. I think I’ve steeped it perfectly so far too. If I wanted a roasted oolong to stock in my cupboard, I would certainly pick this one! This one is tempting to buy!
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I’ve been debating stocking up on this one as my go-to roasted oolong, but can’t justify stocking up on a readily-available tea quite yet! (Too many others to sipdown).
Good to know you’d also consider this as your go-to roasted oolong.. I’m sure you’ve tried more than I have. :D
I don’t think I’ve tried a ton of the roasted rolled oolongs, but this was definitely a standout for me. :D I’ve had some from Verdant, which were also pretty good, but I’ve had a couple others (I believe), that weren’t as flavourful.
I’ve been debating stocking up on this one as my go-to roasted oolong, but can’t justify stocking up on a readily-available tea quite yet! (Too many others to sipdown).
Good to know you’d also consider this as your go-to roasted oolong.. I’m sure you’ve tried more than I have. :D
I don’t think I’ve tried a ton of the roasted rolled oolongs, but this was definitely a standout for me. :D I’ve had some from Verdant, which were also pretty good, but I’ve had a couple others (I believe), that weren’t as flavourful.