Hailing from the sub-tropical climes of Fujian, this Yellow Gold Oolong combines the full-bodied, caramelised biscuit flavour typical of oolongs with the wild mountain grass freshness found in young green teas.
Appearance
Dry leaf: Tight yet roughly shaped curls of light and dark green leaf
Infusion: Huge, loose green leaves both dark and pale
Colour of the infusion: Deep straw-yellow liquor with green hue
Aroma
Rich, fat, high-summer scents of warm meadows and straw, with some gentle lime-flower back-fragrance
Taste
Elegant, fresh, light, summery; mild yet haunting flavours hinting at grass, celery and fennel in the mid-palate before finishing with a sappier, grassier note. Light and refreshing.
Fujian Province, China