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Gue-FeiThailand, Oolong Tea

Tightly rolled spheres with some stem-tails. High tart note in the scent, dry prune, hibiscus, strong to the point of seeming aromatized. Toasty steam. Good medium-dark yellow infusion, clear. Aromatic! Hibiscus gets replaced by a pleasantly strong osmanthus and toast. Brews easily with full flavor. Mostly green wet leaf with plenty of stems, not particularly pretty.

Tea: Upton Tea, TL60 (discontinued)
Gaiwan: Red Blossom Tea, Jingdezhen Spring

Upton Tea description: "Similar to an Oriental Beauty Oolong in character, but tightly rolled into a ball shape. The lighter oxidation level produces a light liquor with a golden hue. The complex cup has sweet notes with a caramel hint in the finish."

Tasting notes and photography by @gaiwanstyle.