‘Red Water Oolong’ is a special variety of Taiwanese oolong with a degree of fermentation similar to red tea. In red water oolongs, the fermentation of the raw materials is carried out to completion. As a result, the tea combines the subtlety and elegance of oolongs with some of the warmth and flavour profile of red teas. This particular example is made from the Xi Ji Chun variety.
The greenish-brown leaves are tightly rolled, and the infusion is transparent yellow. It has a juicy fruity-bread aroma with creamy notes. The taste is clean and soft with a hint of sourness, filled with berry and fruit notes. The texture is silky. The aftertaste is sweet and light.
A dense, lively tea. The effect balances between light relaxation and physical tone. It is easy to drink and impossible to over-brew.