I read an amusing headline in Tea Time magazine last week that said "Why can't we all just get oolong?" It reminded me that I still have a few oolong samples from Tea Ave that I've been meaning to try, and with the rainy weather yesterday —and rain in the forecast for the entire week ahead—I decided some floral teas are just what I need to drink this week to keep a "spring garden" mindset in my head despite the rain!
Here is what the loose tea looks like.
Steeped, the tea has a pale yellow color. I steeped it in boiling water for the 1 minute recommended, wondering if that could be enough time, and it was. I greatly enjoyed the smooth, jasmine-flavored oolong. The package said this tea could be steeped up to three times. On second steep, the tea had an even richer, more buttery mouth feel. The third steeping was delicious as well, though I didn't detect the buttery quality I did with number two. If you haven't done so before, I must say it's fun to try a tea and compare notes about the different steepings. If you'd like to know more about Tea Ave teas,
click here. Are any of you fans of jasmine tea?
Jasmine is the only green tea I drink Angela and my favourite is Yin Hao from Harney & Sons. It was a gift but now that it's gone, I plan to get some more.
ReplyDeleteJasmine Oolong is one of Austin's favorite teas.
ReplyDeleteVery nice closeup photo of the dry leaf! I bet this is a great tea for folks who have never tried oolongs before! A wonderful introduction.
ReplyDeleteJasmine is fine and I often choose it when in a tearoom for afternoon tea. I don't often drink it at home though, as I like most teas to be unflavored. I agree with Steph, Nice photo of the dry leaf.
ReplyDeleteI do like jasmine tea, and that one sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteSo perfect for a rainy day. Nice China and great pictures.
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