Premium Osmanthus Oolong Tea (Tieguanyin) – Triple-Scented | 100g

This Osmanthus Oolong is soft, honeyed, and incredibly comforting. Made with aged Tieguanyin and scented three times with fresh osmanthus blossoms, the floral note comes through as a gentle sweetness rather than anything perfumey or overpowering. It blends seamlessly with the oolong base, creating a smooth, rounded cup.
Brewed gongfu style with 5g in a 100ml porcelain teapot at 212°F, the tea stayed silky and balanced through multiple infusions, with no bitterness and a lingering, calming finish. This is an easy, grounding tea that feels especially nice after a meal or during a slow, quiet moment. Elegant, soothing, and beautifully balanced.

It's a beautiful blend visually. Finely rolled, seaweed green leaves with almost equal parts deep yellow osmanthus petals.

I've always thought that osmanthus flowers have a nose on them that specifically reminds me of mango, and because the osmanthus flowers in this blend appear to be a deep yellow and therefore very fresh, I get not only that pungent fruity scent, but also a sweetness similar to cantaloupe.

I steeped this just under boiling (after my recent catastrophe with shattered glassware) and let it steep about 30 seconds, slightly longer than the recommended 10-15 since I was making an entire teapot.

The liquor turned out a light straw yellow with a light body and nice clarity, though a few stray shreds of tea leaves did manage to make their way into the pot - not a huge deal since the majority of the leaves were large enough pieces that they didn't escape through the strainer. I would say the leaves seemed low on the oxidation spectrum of oolongs.

The taste was sweeter than most osmanthus teas that I remember having. You could almost swear I had added a little honey even though I hadn't. I got notes of mango, cantaloupe, and a sweetness that hits you on the tail end of every sip. There is a slight astringency, not in the tannins hitting the back of your tongue, but in that there is a slight dryness that lingers after. Could simply be because I'm sick, though.

A great scented tea for those who are interested in both fruity and floral teas, and especially those who like a little sweetness but are avoiding sugar. I enjoyed this very much.

I think it is incredibly interesting that this oolong is made from aged Tieguanyin and fresh blossoms from century-old osmanthus trees.
It has a Light flowery aroma. It is a deep earthy tea layered with sweet floral undertones.
It bold yet delicate at the same time Perfect for an afternoon cup.

Scenting and Base Tea:
3 scenting with fresh osmanthus blossoms
Aged Chenxiang-style oolong

If received this in exchange for my honest review.

This Osmanthus Oolong is a perfect partnership between the Osmanthus flower and the Iron Goddess of Mercy. Both provide a tasteful and aromatic combination that accentuates each other very well.