Typical oxidation levels of oolong are from about 10% to 80%. A 99% oxidized Purple Oolong from Sumatra is closer to a black tea.
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| 99% oxidized oolong |
Dry Leaf: The dark brown, not purple, 'pearls' are larger than other oolongs'. They have the aromas of dark roasted oolong teas: smoky, toasty, chocolaty and woodsy.
Wet Leaf: The wet leaves are very dark and smoky.
Liquor: The brown liquor is surprisingly smooth. It is like a mixture of coco, coffee and roasted barley.
Tee Score: 3 out of 5
