Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Japanese Oolong

Japanese teas are synonymous with green teas.  Japanese Oolong teas are usually imported from China and Taiwan, and are rarely produced domestically.  This Oolong is from Miyazaki on Kyushu Island in Japan.  It is lightly oxidized and pan-fried.    The overall mouthfeel is similar to a green tea.     

Japan Oolong

Type:  Oolong     Producing Country: Japan      Preparation:  90°C 4 Min

Dry Leaf:  The leaves smell like toasted green teas.
Wet Leaf:  The wet leaves are a bit floral
Liquor:      The tea is clean, vegetal and faintly floral.  It is not grassy but finishes like a green tea - long and slight astringency.      

Tee Score: 3 out of 5