Description: We’re still searching for the secret to eternal bliss, but we’re pretty sure one cup of this blend will get you at least five minutes’ worth. It all starts with the very best leaves: a premium oolong from China’s Fujian Province called Huang Jin Gui. A popular wedding gift in China, Huang Jin Gui is prized for its pretty yellow colour and romantic floral scent. Here we bring out this special leaf’s orchid aroma with a touch of vanilla. The result? A perfectly balanced, subtle cup that’s equal parts rich, creamy and floral. Feeling blissful yet?
Ingredients: Huang Jin Gui Oolong from Anxi in Fujian Province, natural vanilla flavouring
How to Brew: 1 tsp 92°C /198°F 3-5 min
(From DAVIDsTEA: Vanilla Orchid)
Steph's Thoughts:
This tea was recommended to me by Laura at DT: Grant Park. I've had it once as brewed by DT, and I've also reused the bag in order to bring you this review.
I was immediately drawn in by the vanilla scent. It's a natural vanilla, almost vanilla bean-ish. The leaves aren't much to look at, but looks CAN be deceiving. The leaves almost remind me of dragon pearls, rounder than most tea leaves.
Vanilla Orchid is a nice light tea with floral notes. I find that it's considerably more floral after eating fruit. For example, I had a piece of candied mango and then took a sip of tea, and all I could taste was floral. With general sipping (pre-fruit, or after a meal), the vanilla comes through nicely. The floral notes are still there, but not as overwhelming.
I do find, however, that the longer you leave the teabag in the cup, the stronger the floral taste becomes. Toward the bottom of the cup, it did start getting a little strong for my liking. Not undrinkable, but a bit too much. I have a tendency to leave my teabag in too long. I think 15 minutes is about the maximum brewing time for this one. (It takes me between 1 and 4 hours to drink a cup of tea, depending on how hot it is to begin with. Longer if it's in my Timolino, which keeps tea hot enough for me to drink for 8+ hours. It's too hot for the first.... six or so.)
With sweetener in, it tastes almost like a thin syrup. Not in a cloying, overwhelming way, but in a .... comforting way. Sweet and rich-tasting, while still being quite light. I might add a little less sugar next time.
Overall, this is a good tea for those people who enjoy a nice light tea with hints of vanilla and flowers.
Verdict: Pretty good!
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