Oh nom.
Ba Xian ‘Eight Immortals’ is one of my favourite Oolongs, the 53 distinct aromatic molecules in it might be a factor. Ive had more darker, more mineral, & more floral versions before, this one is floral & nutty & creamy – almost reminds me of ground up nut paste one would use for a korma base. Thick matte instead of sharp gloss. I dont know much about flower types so im always a bit basic when it comes to these descriptions. I just think orchids – apparently its white magnolia.
Milky, light, sometimes lychee, sometimes strawberries & cream, always about the oils, which, when brewed right are just gorgeous. If oversteeped you can get a bitter twist, same as other floral fenghuang, but when done right is thick silky heaven with a chameleon effect on the nose. You can get lost in the cup. Nom.
I was just thinking how amazing it is that good Ba Xian is my baseline tea that I compare others to, I feel blessed to have even tried it. It also does funny things to my head.
Flavors: Cream, Floral, Flowers, Fruity, Lychee, Milk, Nutty, Orchid, Strawberry, Thick
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I might have to swap some eventually.
Yeah go for it – Dan cong isn’t cheap is it, alwa s nice to sample
Most of my teas are samples since I’m still trying so many. When I’ve found one that I am completely satisfied with in terms of taste, amount, and price, then I’ll stick to it. Namely, that is the Misty Mountain Oolong and Liquid Proust Tea’s French Toast Dianhong.
I might have to swap some eventually.
Yeah go for it – Dan cong isn’t cheap is it, alwa s nice to sample
Most of my teas are samples since I’m still trying so many. When I’ve found one that I am completely satisfied with in terms of taste, amount, and price, then I’ll stick to it. Namely, that is the Misty Mountain Oolong and Liquid Proust Tea’s French Toast Dianhong.