Classes have resumed and as usual, I am exhausted. Too much homework, too many late nights, and too much procrastination. Even now, I wish I were in bed sound asleep, yet I could not completely pass out without first posting my latest tea drinking experience. Having enjoyed Lishan Oolong several months ago from Jing Tea , I eagerly anticipated my first sip of Medium LiSan Oolong and I must say, I was not disappointed.
Composition: Light roasted oolong tea from Taiwan. (Country of origin corrected 7/23/09)
Dry Visual: Light and dark green balled leaves with hints of brown and yellow. Stems are present.
Dry Aroma: Medium LiSan Oolong presents a complexity of aromas: sweet, mildly vegetal, nutty and wet like spring rain.
Flavor: Flavorful, yet light, I found Medium LiSan Oolong to be delicious. This tea could be described by four key adjectives… refreshing, clean, floral, and mildly “sappy” from start to finish. Even after three infusions, this oolong remained full of flavor. As the brew began to cool, Medium LiSan Oolong presented a buttery quality adding additional complexity. As an aside, I did not find Medium LiSan Oolong to be vegetal, despite the dry aroma.
I was not surprised by Medium LiSan Oolong’s lack of astringency. Sweetener is not required and non was added for fear of negatively altering the flavor profile.
Liquor: A rich yellow hue.
Brewing Time: The recommended steeping time for Medium LiSan Oolong Tea is 3 – 4 minutes in pre-boiling water. If you make the mistake of boiling your water allow it to cool a couple of minutes prior to steeping tea. I steeped the first infusion for 2 minutes, the second infusion for 4 minutes and the third infusion for 6 minutes.
Manufacturer: Fang Gourmet Tea (Special note, Medium LiSan Oolong is currently not listed on Fang Gourmet Tea’s website, but can be ordered.)
Caffeine: Yes.
If you have had the pleasure of enjoying a cup of Medium LiSan Oolong Tea, please stop by and share your experience. Until then… Happy Tea Drinking!
Wow,that sounds like a its would be an awsome taste bud experience Tea,Im not that experieced with tea of that caliber yet but I can sure try.I did however find an organic red tea powder by Dragon Spring http://www.tea2020.com,If you know of or tried this brand or even powdered tea before,lol,I would be intersested in your proffessional opion Tea,thanks!
Wow,that sounds like a its would be an awsome taste bud experience Tea,Im not that experieced with tea of that caliber yet but I can sure try.I did however find an organic red tea powder by Dragon Spring http://www.tea2020.com,If you know of or tried this brand or even powdered tea before,lol,I would be intersested in your proffessional opion Tea,thanks!
Sorry, forgot to add great post! Can’t wait to see your next post!
Gregory,
I once had a tea powder by Stash Tea about a year ago. I can’t say that I loved it, BUT I would be willing to try another one. As always thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Lishan Oolong tea was grown in Lishan (Pear Mountain), Taiwan. It is a famous Taiwanese tea, not from China!
Shalom,
You are absolutely correct. A correction was made to the original post the reflect the correct country of origin. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
wow this oolong sounds fabulous. your descriptions are always so enticing. I often find myself running to brew an extra cup after scrolling through your words! thanks!
Alexis,
Thanks for visiting and commenting! I haven’t seen you in awhile. I have to say that I LOVE LiSan Oolong and now that I am out, I’ll be running out to purchase more.
I just got into rooibos which I found out is not a tea but what a great cup it makes! Its really great to drink at night, I agree, because it doesnt contain any caffeine. I found one I really like called Lemon Meringue Pie at a farmers market I went to last week. I highly recommend it.
Loose Leaf Tea Lover,
First let me say, I love your name! You are right, rooibos is not considered a tea because it does not originate from Camellia sinensis also know as the tea plant, whose leaves and leaf buds are used to produce tea. Most consider rooibos a tisane or herbal tea. Rooibos, in case you did not know originates in Africa.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Hope to “see” you again soon!
Nice blog, but nothing about how to make oolong tea.