Awwww, we’re down to our final Teasenz sample! I’ve really enjoyed trying this Chinese vendor’s selections over the past year. Each has been of superb quality, to the point that I know I’ll be a customer in the future. 😉 So, what have I saved for last from Teasenz? Ali Shan Milky Oolong. (Yes, the name…
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Tea Time at Reverie: Tea From Taiwan’s GABA Oolong Tea
Ever heard of GABA Oolong Tea before? Most likely you haven’t. Neither had I, until Tea From Taiwan sent me a sample for review. Apparently it’s popular in Japan and Taiwan, but it hasn’t caught on here in the United States yet. Hmmmmmm. I wonder why? First produced in Japan in 1987, GABA tea is…
Tea Time at Reverie: Tea From Taiwan’s Zhong Shu Hu Oolong Tea
Forgive me if I’ve said it before, but the variety of oolong teas never ceases to amaze me. Vegetal, floral, fruity, roasted – each one has been as unique as a person’s fingerprint. Today we have another oolong offering for you: Zhong Shu Hu Oolong, courtesy of Tea From Taiwan. This particular tea is grown…
Tea Time at Reverie: Tea From Taiwan’s Dong Ding Ming Xiang Oolong Tea
Before we kicked off Tea Time At Reverie, I had no idea that so many types of oolong tea exist. Now I do, thanks to Tea From Taiwan. This Taiwanese vendor specializes in top-quality oolong tea grown and processed in its home country. Each oolong is named after the region where it’s harvested and has…
Tea Time at Reverie: Yezi Tea’s Da Yu Ling Oolong Tea
Some of you may have read the above title and thought, “What on earth is oolong tea?” Well, it sits somewhere between black tea and green tea, because of the oxidation process. While black teas are fully oxidized (thus giving the leaves their characteristic black color), oolongs are only partially oxidized. As a result, their coloring is…
A Bibliophile's Reverie 