Brandy Oolong
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Brandy Oolong
Oolong Tea
Oolong Tea
Description
This exceptional, competition-grade oolong is composed of tealeaves rolled into dark, lustrous little pearls. When brewed, its rich, caramel color is similar in appearance to a fine, aged brandy. Tremendously complex flavors of roasted brown-sugar, molasses, nutmeg, raisins and figs evolve into a lingering, caramelized-honey persistence in this sophisticated cup. Often a favorite among connoisseurs, oolong tea is rich in antioxidants and metabolism-boosting properties.
Ingredients
- Oolong Tea
This tea is made from 100% natural ingredients.
Origin
Fujian, China
Quick Brewing Guide
Water Temperature: 195°F
Leaf to Water Ratio: 1 tablespoons per 16 oz
Steep Time: 3-4 minutes
Brewing Instructions
General Guide:
- Add tea leaves to a teapot, fill-your-own tea bag or infuser basket.
- Use 1 to 3 teaspoons (1 tablespoon) of leaves per cup (8 oz) of water. Adjust to taste.
- Bring fresh, cold water to a rolling boil, allow it to cool slightly, then pour water over tea leaves and cover.
- Infuse (steep) leaves between 2-5 minutes; 3½ minutes is a good average that works well for most tea types. Do not over steep or tea may become bitter. If you prefer strong tea, do not over steep; simply use more leaves.
- Remove bag or infuser from water or strain leaves. Enjoy!
Water Quality: Tea is only as good as the water used to prepare it. Avoid distilled or unfiltered tap water, which can limit tea’s flavor. Bottled spring water or filtered tap water is ideal.
Water Temperature: Most teas taste best when prepared with water around 195˚F (just below boiling) however, some teas require a lower temperature or they may become bitter.
Eastern Brewing Method: High quality oolongs and certain specialty teas may be enhanced by the Gongfu (Eastern) brewing method, which uses a higher leaf-to-water ratio and multiple, short infusion times (10 seconds to 1.5 minutes) to bring out the subtle nuances and full flavor spectrum. Fill a warmed porcelain gaiwan, kyusu, or miniature <8 oz teapot 20% full with tea leaves. Add 195°F water. Steep the 1st infusion for 30-60 seconds and decant. Repeat for another 3-5 infusions.
Caffeine
Medium
Product Size & Weight
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Just buy it!I've been a tea drinker for years and have stuck with the heftier black varieties like pu-erh, assam, etc. Then my parents visited Thailand and came home with some oolong as a gift, and I fell in love. I immediately looked around for a good place to buy from. I landed at Octavia and bought several samples. Of them, the brandy oolong is my favorite! It's got a complex and delicate yet bold, nutty flavor that's very addictive. Importantly, this is only tea, no other ingredients. I highly recommend it.
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Mushrooms...I purchased the tea set and this one is in it. Sorry but I taste nothing as in the description. It simply tasted like mushroom broth, no idea why. Gave it 3 stars instead of 1 since perhaps there is something wrong with my taste buds. No oolong tea have I cared for so it could be just me.
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Worth It!LOVE. love and love. Such a fantastic tea. I was a little worried about getting addicted to a tea that's a little more expensive than my usuals, HOWEVER this one is worth it. It's higher price tag evens out because you can use the same leaves for multiple infusions. I've tried it for I think 4 and the flavor is still great. So glad they added it to the collection!
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Worth It!LOVE. love and love. Such a fantastic tea. I was a little worried about getting addicted to a tea that's a little more expensive than my usuals, HOWEVER this one is worth it. It's higher price tag evens out because you can use the same leaves for multiple infusions. I've tried it for I think 4 and the flavor is still great. So glad they added it to the collection!
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Just buy it!I've been a tea drinker for years and have stuck with the heftier black varieties like pu-erh, assam, etc. Then my parents visited Thailand and came home with some oolong as a gift, and I fell in love. I immediately looked around for a good place to buy from. I landed at Octavia and bought several samples. Of them, the brandy oolong is my favorite! It's got a complex and delicate yet bold, nutty flavor that's very addictive. Importantly, this is only tea, no other ingredients. I highly recommend it.
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Mushrooms...I purchased the tea set and this one is in it. Sorry but I taste nothing as in the description. It simply tasted like mushroom broth, no idea why. Gave it 3 stars instead of 1 since perhaps there is something wrong with my taste buds. No oolong tea have I cared for so it could be just me.
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Mushrooms...I purchased the tea set and this one is in it. Sorry but I taste nothing as in the description. It simply tasted like mushroom broth, no idea why. Gave it 3 stars instead of 1 since perhaps there is something wrong with my taste buds. No oolong tea have I cared for so it could be just me.
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Worth It!LOVE. love and love. Such a fantastic tea. I was a little worried about getting addicted to a tea that's a little more expensive than my usuals, HOWEVER this one is worth it. It's higher price tag evens out because you can use the same leaves for multiple infusions. I've tried it for I think 4 and the flavor is still great. So glad they added it to the collection!
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Just buy it!I've been a tea drinker for years and have stuck with the heftier black varieties like pu-erh, assam, etc. Then my parents visited Thailand and came home with some oolong as a gift, and I fell in love. I immediately looked around for a good place to buy from. I landed at Octavia and bought several samples. Of them, the brandy oolong is my favorite! It's got a complex and delicate yet bold, nutty flavor that's very addictive. Importantly, this is only tea, no other ingredients. I highly recommend it.
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