Brandy Oolongs are highly oxidized teas, from 85-90% oxidation. Ruby 18 Brandy Oolong is made from Taiwan's unique cultivar TTES 18, which is also the source of Red Jade black tea. Not surprisingly, Ruby 18 brews a liquor almost like Red Jade. It has a rich caramel color similar to a fine aged brandy. Some tea connoisseurs even savor the tea from brandy glasses. Does combining chocolate milk and Ruby 18 equal to a Brandy Alexander?
 |
| Brandy Oolong |
Dry Leaf: The sugar sweet and fruity aromas are intense from the dark wiry leaves. There are also notes of raisins, cocoa and strawberries.
Wet Leaf: The large leaves are spicy and fruity.
Liquor: The tea is golden brown. It is complex and long in the mouth. Its flavor profile includes sugar, caramel, cocoa and cinnamon. It could be mistaken for a black tea.
Tee Score: 4 out of 5
