Blue Unicorn

In recent years, more tea growing countries have forayed into making Oolongs.   Nevertheless, China and Taiwan continue to produce the majority of and the best Oolongs in the world.



Blue Unicorn is from Idulgashinna Tea Garden in Sri Lanka.  Each cone comprises several leaves/buds and does resemble the horn of the legendary animal but is the size of a tee.  Oolong is also known as blue tea.  Three Blue Unicorns weigh about 2 g and are sufficient for brewing a cup.    

Blue Unicorn

 Type:  Oolong     Producing Country: Sri Lanka      Preparation:  90°C 6 Min

Dry Leaf:  The cones are richly fruity: raisins and figs.   The shape is attractive. 
Wet Leaf:  The cones uncoil into leaves/buds, which are again fruity.  
Liquor:      The tea is clean and smooth but lacks animal magnetism.   By the third steeping, it is flat.  It could be mistaken for a Chinese green tea.  

Tee Score: 3 out of 5