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Japanese OolongJapan, Oolong Tea

Dark green-brown matte leaf. Fresh spring water quality, zero sweetness, astringency. Immediate delicious smell of roasted barley or rye toast from the steam. Rich swamp-green cloudy infusion. Toasty and astringent with a narrow tart "bite" at the back of the palate, mouthwatering, not bitter. Mesmerizing toasty aroma and vivid full-bodied infusions with a delicious tart nuance.

Tea: Upton Tea, TJ58 (discontinued)
Gaiwan: Red Blossom Tea, Jingdezhen Spring

Upton Tea description: "This unusual tea has dry leaves of differing shapes and colors. The end result is an outstanding cup with a complex flavor profile that is unmistakably Oolong in character, with woody hints, delicate floral notes, and a sweet lingering finish."

Tasting notes and photography by @gaiwanstyle.