As the blustery winds of winter roll in, we are not only greeted by cold, grey, and cloudy days, but also the dreaded flu, sinus infection and colds. No, I don’t have the winter blues, but I do have a dreaded cold. Coughing, sore throat, stuffy nose, tight chest and fatigue. During these times, nothing is better than a hot cup of tea to soothe the throat and ease the mind. I have enjoyed tremendously, multiple cups of Jade Oolong.
Composition: Oolong from Nantou, Taiwan
Dry Visual: Yellow, hints of red (some have described as brown), light and dark green curled leaves with stems present. Thanks Rishi for the photo.
Dry Aroma: Very sweet and floral yet fresh and clean. Don’t worry, I smelled after being medicated when my olfactory system was operating properly! 
Flavor: Jade Oolong is simply wonderful. Admittedly, I am biased towards Taiwanese oolongs, therefore this tea had a head start in the flavor category. Jade Oolong is a full-bodied tea. As the dry aroma suggests, this tea is distinctly floral and amazingly sweet, yet not overpowering. I continued to taste the floral flavor in the back of my throat some time after I finished my cup. Rishi describes the floral quality as lilacs – I would certainly agree. While drinking my cup, I closed my eyes for just a moment and could envision myself strolling through a garden full of lilacs on an early spring morning.
I found Jade Oolong to have no astringency, not even a hint of dryness. It was very fresh and clean – a palate cleanser. Therefore, no sweetener was needed nor would I recommend it. I fear that sweetener would mask the subtle flavors of this tea.
Liquor: A pale greenish-yellow hue.
Brewing Time: According to the directions, the recommended steeping time is 3-4 minutes in water that is 195 degrees F. I steeped 3 minutes for the first infusion and 4 minutes for the second infusion.
Manufacturer: Rishi Tea
Caffeine: Yes.
If you have had the opportunity to enjoy a cup of Jade Oolong, please stop by and share your experience. Until then… Happy Tea Drinking!
Love the intense flavor of this tea, it just seems to really open the senses, doesn’t it.
Lisa B,
It is quite delicious! Nice to chat with another fan!
Tea isn’t just about drinking.
it is good for human health.
Oolong Tea,
I so agree! Thanks for reminding us.
I LOOOOOVE Jade Oolong. It’s so tasty! I’m not really sure what Jade is, but it’s delicious!
TeaCast,
Good point. Perhaps I should conduct a miniature research project to discover what the “Jade” is.