Why yes, I DID get a sampler package of various Adagio Oolong teas for Christmas. Today's tea is Adagio's Ti Kuan Yin, which the company website describes as follows:
Ti Kuan Yin (also spelled Tieguanyin) is a legendary oolong tea from the Fujian province in China. It is one of China's most beloved oolongs and is extremely time-consuming to produce (well over a dozen distinct steps in the processing are observed). Our fine version of Ti Kuan Yin produces a cup that is warm, soft and soothingly mineral in texture. Notes of toasted walnut and tender collard greens. Intriguing lingering floral aroma, lightly orchid and gentle astringency. A meditative cup.
I definitely taste the mineral quality - it reminds me a little of NJ shore well water (in a good way). I have no idea how anyone would taste collard greens in this tea; I am not tasting any of that at all. It's slightly nutty, I suppose walnut is as good a description as any. It's an interesting, textured brew that is still essentially tea-flavored. The aftertaste is clean and refreshing. I have two more small packages of this tea and I may go out and buy more.
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