Goddess Roast 2013 Tieguanyin Oolong
$4.00 – $59.00
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Description
We discovered this tea during a recent trip to Fujian, and while it was not the way we expected to offer our first Tieguanyin, sometimes you have to go off script. In fact, it’s probably best to just throw away the expectations all together.
This 2013 spring Tieguanyin has undergone multiple traditional charcoal roasts since, as well as controlled storage to encourage further oxidization, bringing it to its current state. The producer specifically paid attention to the processing and storage details to reach the desired results.
Almost a decade later, this tea has transformed into what we can only really describe as tea wanting to be coffee. Or perhaps coffee trying to be tea? Either way you order it, this tea has a noticeable coffee-like aroma, milky mouthfeel and unique fragrance.
Shou puer is typically cited as the most coffee-like tea, and recommended to coffee lovers trying to join the winning team. And while shou is not a bad place to start, we feel this Tieguanyin offers a dynamic experience that includes more roasted notes borrowed from coffee.
$0.21/gram
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2 reviews for Goddess Roast 2013 Tieguanyin Oolong
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Christopher Lopez (verified owner) –
The aging on this tea has been wonderful. The leaves are dark black, I expected it to have a super strong roast flavor, but it’s much more balanced tea. I also love to sip it while roasting coffee, the aroma holds up nicely. Great tea!
Bunnyzilla (verified owner) –
An extremely pleasant tea, notes of coffee and toasted cocoa bean are perceived until reaching greater peaks of complexity with notes of hazelnut, empyreumatic and old playing cards. The sip is of medium thickness, with notes of milk chocolate and hazelnuts, excellent sweetness and a slight acidity which, combined with the aromas of roasting, recalls the nuances of a good espresso. A great overall experience and a good example of an aged TGY.