British Guild Of Wine Writers Tea Tasting

The similarities between tea and wine became apparent almost immediately, as different grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, etc) were compared to different tea varieties. The delicate palates of the wine masters present appreciated the wide range of flavours and aromas offered by tea.

Eight teas were tasted in total: Jing's 2007 Organic Silver Needle White Tea, Organic Dragon Well Green Tea, Jasmine Pearls, Huo Mountain Yellow Buds, Big Red Robe Supreme Oolong Tea, Organic Bohea Lapsang, Royal Puerh Loose Cooked Tea from the 1990s, 1980s Xiaguan Iron Cake Raw Puerh Tea. The Jasmine Pearls and vintage puerhs were particularly well received at the event, and were appreciated just like a fine vintage wine or whiskey.