Description: At first sight, this ginseng-coated tea looks more like moss-covered pebbles than tea leaves. And it tastes just as wonderfully weird as it looks: rich and crisp with a hint of shea butter and a sweet ginseng flavour that lingers long after each sip. Plus oolong and ginseng are two of Chinese medicine’s favourite ingredients – you’re basically one cup away from being a superhero. Try it “gung fu” style, by steeping the leaves multiple times. Every cup is a completely new experience. (MK Kosher)
Ingredients: Oolong tea from Fujian Province in China, ginseng.
Caffeine: 2 (Medium caffeine)
Brewing Instructions: 1.25 tsp 94°C/201°F 5 min
(From DAVIDsTEA: Ginseng Oolong)
Steph's Thoughts:
I can tell right away that I steeped the tea too long. I got carried away with some work stuff and forgot about it.
Initially, I was a little hesitant about the tea, as it doesn't particularly look all that appealing. However, I've learned that you can't judge by appearances. I also have very little experience with oolong.
It's a very earthy tea, with a mild aroma. Its smell evokes a comparison with Chinese green tea.
My first impression was "oh. Bitter mistake." Probably from oversteeping. HOWEVER. The aftertaste that it leaves in your mouth is quite lovely. It has a sweet aftertaste, with honey notes. Crisp is definitely a word I would use to describe this tea; I would say at times it is almost biting. However, it mellows out after you swallow.
The Hubby says it tastes a bit like Genmaicha, without the burnt flavour. He also says that it has a tangy aftertaste, activating his sour tastebuds.
I find that everyone reacts differently to different flavours within the tea.
I would like to try steeping it again (properly), reusing the leaves to see how the flavour changes.
Edited to add: Also, this expands LIKE CRAZY, so make sure that you have a big enough steeper for it. (It's actually kind of frightening to see how much it expands!) I have visions of someone thinking it'll fit in one of those little spoon steepers and then having a teasplosion in the cup!
Verdict: Not bad for a first try. I love the aftertaste.
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