As you can tell, I am behind on my posting. Last week was hectic – several nights I worked late and over the weekend the family was out of town. We had a great time, but that left no time to write about the great new teas brewed and tasted last week.
One of the new teas I enjoyed this week was Honeybee. Thanks Authori+ea for another yummy tea.
Composition: Loose leaf Oolong tea from Nepal.
Dry Visual: Brown colored leaves with hints of green.
Dry Aroma: I found it difficult to discern the aroma of this tea. After smelling several times I was struck by the vegetal smell of Honeybee. The honey aroma is faint.
Flavor: Honeybee had a very mild taste with distinct honey undertones. According to the manufacturer, the flavor is described as having gentle honeysuckle notes. You’ll have to be the judge of that. While I could drink without sweetener, the addition of honey significantly enhanced the honey flavor. I would definitely drink again with honey.
Manufacturer: The Simple Leaf
Caffeine: Yes
- Honeybee oolong is produced in very small quantities by our dear friend Madan Tamang, at his family’s Meghma Tea Estate.
- Honeybee is a hand-crafted, high-grown oolong tea that is produced using totally traditional organic farming techniques.
- The leaves themselves are hand rolled, covered with cloth and spread out on a table to get partially oxidized.
I need to try this, as honeysuckle is a taste I’m always looking for in tea. thanks!
Hey Alexis,
I have no idea what honeysuckle tastes like in tea. I remember as a kid, having a honeysuckle tree on my street. We sould pick the flowers, pull out the stem, and suck on it. According to my recollection the honesuckle was sweet. My trip down memory lane ends there.
What other tea would you recommend with honeysuckle?