Tealux has two Jin Xuan oolongs: this one, and the “Milk Jin Xuan Taiwanese Oolong”. I’m not doing a head to head comparison today, just comparing this against my memory of the other one (which I’ve had, and enjoyed, several times). Dry, these leaves smell much more natural – vegetal and a bit sweet, but none of the candy-like fragrance of the other one (which I continue to believe must be flavoured). Brewed, this is also less over-the-top milky sweet, and more like just a regular unroasted greenish oolong. There’s a definite sweetness to the aftertaste and creaminess to the mouthfeel that I believe is supposed to be characteristic of this varietal. It’s very pleasant to drink, but I’m not finding it particularly interesting, if that makes any sense.
Flavors: Creamy, Sweet, Vegetal
