Wow, I don’t usually favor oolongs, but this is nice! I read a review that someone posted about it the other day and went into Zhi for a sample today during the East Austin Studio Tour which is this really cool event where artist open up their homes and studios to show and sell their crafts. Zhi is right in the middle of a lot of the action, so it made for an easy detour. The gal that works there said the tea was like honey without the sweetness, but I’m not quite picking up on that. I do get a faint floral taste in a very rich and smooth feeling sip. On the aftertaste I get a hint of spice… maybe cinnamon? It is strong, but subtle enough that I can’t put my finger on it clearly. The tea smells slightly roasted with a hint of a grassy bite that never really ends up biting. This is pretty good for an oolong! Could this be my gateway oolong?
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I love this one. And LOL I discovered it at an Eat Local week at Zhi years ago where they had a guy doing gong fu sessions with it.
This sounds absolutely lovely! Adding it to my wish list…
MzPriss, did you go out for EAST at all this year? I first discovered Zhi several years ago wandering around during EAST, right after they had opened. Never thought they would make it in that location, but I’m really glad they have! I kind of felt like a creeper for EAST this year because there were several places I went to because I have been fascinated with the house or building for years and really wanted to see the inside. Architecture first, art second!
I over steeped my 2nd cup and drank the rest of it this morning… still delicious and the cinnamon like flavor came on earlier!
I didn’t go this year, but I’ve gone in years past. I also found Zhi right after they opened and like you, I never thought they’d make it. I’m kind of a creeper that way too – I go to lots of things just cause I want to see inside the buildings – I love the garden tour they used to do all over town. Don’t know if they still do that.
I love this one. And LOL I discovered it at an Eat Local week at Zhi years ago where they had a guy doing gong fu sessions with it.
This sounds absolutely lovely! Adding it to my wish list…
MzPriss, did you go out for EAST at all this year? I first discovered Zhi several years ago wandering around during EAST, right after they had opened. Never thought they would make it in that location, but I’m really glad they have! I kind of felt like a creeper for EAST this year because there were several places I went to because I have been fascinated with the house or building for years and really wanted to see the inside. Architecture first, art second!
I over steeped my 2nd cup and drank the rest of it this morning… still delicious and the cinnamon like flavor came on earlier!
I didn’t go this year, but I’ve gone in years past. I also found Zhi right after they opened and like you, I never thought they’d make it. I’m kind of a creeper that way too – I go to lots of things just cause I want to see inside the buildings – I love the garden tour they used to do all over town. Don’t know if they still do that.