The actual color of the tea is closer to that in the fairness pitcher
Name: Yu Lan Dan Cong Oolong|Magnolia Blossom
Brand: Canton Tea Co
Type: Oolong
Form: Loose leaf
Review: First of all, I want to extend my congratulations to Canton Tea Co for winning 8 Golds at the Great Taste Awards. This is a great achievement, and I am very pleased to see this wonderful tea company get the recognition that it deserves!
Now for the tea:
Yu Lan Dan Cong Oolong is an impressive tea, even before it touches water. It’s gorgeous leaves are remarkably long and do not have much of a discernible scent. The tea infuses to a light gold/green with a surprisingly heavy body. The infused nose is sweet and floral, though again, not particularly strong.
My first sip of this tea nearly knocked me over. Very strong, sweet floral notes, with a tingly, almost camphor-like “kicker” at the finish. It left my mouth in shock and wanting more. In subsequent brews, the tea actually became sweeter, with some light nutty notes (macadamia?) and while the tingly finish eventually subsided, the flavors continued to evolve, with some decidedly creamy notes emerging after about three infusions.
(Incidentally, this is a tea that does not give up. I’ve gone 8-9 infusions on this tea, and while it’s body gets lighter over time, the flavor continues. If you need a tea that will last you all afternoon, this Yu Lan Dan Cong works very nicely.)
The long, spent leaves of this tea.
This is one of those teas that merits a lot of time and concentration. Its flavors are incredibly complex, yet long-lasting as well. This is not an inexpensive tea, but it is a good value given its staying power.
Preparation Tips: I got my best steeps using my tiniest glass gong fu teapot (100 ml), and water heated to 190F. Short steeps work best: If allowed to steep too long, this tea can get bitter.
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hmmmm… sounds very unique and very fascinating to me. It’s the first I heard about it. I’ll certainly try this out. Thanks
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Well written review, makes me want taste it. 8-9 infusions, that’s a lot.