This tea had a malty, smokey, roasted flavor. The listing mentioned sweetness and fruitiness, which I got none of at the beginning, which was disappointing.
The flavor did improve over the following steeps as the smokiness went away /a bit of sweetness finally came out when the tea became weaker, though.
Having made several purchases of the Alishan High mountain Oolong and being very pleased …I thought that was “the best.” However …when I decided to spend a little more and try the Li Shan… I realized that if one really wants to spoil themselves with the very best, this is it! To date the best Oolong that I have ever tasted!
I meant to order the regular Alishan high mountain and later saw that I mistakenly selected the Jin Xuan. It was less money and turned out to haven been a very good choice. Having ran out of tea and needing to make a quick purchase elsewhere (which was noticeably inferior)… this tea Jin Xuan stood out as fresh and flavorful and something that I would purchase again. Hats off to Eco-cha!
This tea tastes like it is made to promote love of good tea, and love of life on earth
I really dig this little white porcelain teapot... so much so I ordered a second one to have at work. Just the right size for one big cup of tea for me or or two for sharing with friends. Even though I love my unglazed gong fu teapots... this teapot allows me to drink numerous different teas without absorbing the flavors of each.
It’s amazing. Sweet, floral, light, makes me think of morning dew and foggy waterfalls. The moment the tea touches my lips I can’t help but get pulled immediately into the presence where the taste and sensations the tea create collide, simultaneously filling me with tranquility and energy. I can make no guarantees as to what you’ll experience when you drink it, others I’ve shared it with seemed like it wasn’t that impressive, it is a more mild tea… I will say I do not drink sugary beverages, so I’m very able to pick up the sweet notes. But to me, to my tastes, this is straight up magic in a cup. Not just because of how they go from tiny little pearls to a full gaiwan packed with leaves (with full stems that have like, structure to them and it’s mind boggling that they managed to get that small and then that big again. It’s sorcery) but the flavor of the tea, and its ability to force me into presence with every sip… it’s worth every penny and probably more.
And while I do it for every tea session I have, mentally thanking and sending well wishes to the people whose work has brought this magic into my hands, I do it with every single pour of this tea from my gaiwan. Every time I smell the lid, I’m filled with gratitude. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to buy this tea, and thanks to everyone who participated in its creation.
I loved this idea to see what tea Taiwan had to offer. If there was a sampler that had every single tea in the shop, I’d probably take that one too. Going through this box of delicious tea gave me a better idea of what kind of flavor profiles I’m more interested in. I was hoping to narrow it down to one favorite but they’re all so good… my only nitpick is that I’d have probably preferred to have a sampler with about double what that sample pack had, as a few times I tried to brew and just didn’t nail it the first time, but the second time I did better… I’d probably do better with more attempts. You should probably just go ahead and order 2, while tariffs are down. Go go go!!!
My pro-tip after my first failure (it was drinkable, but I was not impressed) on the bi luo chun is to pour the water into your gaiwan/cup and then add the leaves and let them float down. Came out significantly better that way, imo.
I say more problems cause after you try these your next order is gonna be like $200 cause you want them all.
About ten years ago, there was a shop in my town that sold a lavender oolong blend. That shop went out of business before the pandemic and I have wished for more of that blend. Then I was drinking this tea and I realized that it had the right kind of flavor and aroma to blend with lavender and make my own! I like it a lot by itself but it's so nice to have ths blend again.
I love the simple and genius design. The only problem I noticed: the handles get really hot when you just pour hot water in, so it's better to find your drinking space first, an then pour water in. I'll just crochet little handles.
I enjoy all three teas. It took me some time to figure out how many tea leaves I needed for a full taste. My favorite so far is Dong Ding Oolong Tea. It has a wonderful palette through brewing. It has a full taste, a bit savory and even gives some sation. I brew tea using the pouring method, and I enjoy every cup! Among the teas, the subtlest was High Mountain Concubine Oolong Tea. I would say, this is an evening tea to enjoy after a long work day. It's filling, and reminds me of roasted walnuts with honey. Jin Xuan Oolong Tea has a buttery hint to it, kind of like a breakfast toast.
I’m not a tea club subscriber but tried this and one other tea as I was curious about their quality after seeing some of their videos online. Like so many other people, I adore Jin Xuan oolong. This one is very nice - more buttery than milky, to my tastebuds, anyway - with a delicate floral note.
I’m not a subscriber but I purchased this and another tea out of curiosity about the quality of Eco-cha teas. It’s very good - yeasty, sweet, long finish, wonderful aroma which reminds me of flavored pipe tobacco.
I loved the taste of this tea and I am happy it also can taste good when adding milk. If they came in larger quantities, I would happily order this in bulk.
I had a hard time choosing what teas I wanted, and the sampler collection seems like a great option to try different teas and see what I liked. Now I know what teas I want to buy on my upcoming order!
While this tea is unroasted, and only lightly oxidized, its taste is more complex than you might expect. This is a tea I first discovered a couple of decades ago during my first visit to Taiwan, and along with some other very Taiwanese teas it is responsible for getting me hooked - the fact that this is an organic but affordable product is impressive too
After passing on many cold brew solutions, this one let me overcome my skeptical attitude - and it has quickly earned a spot in heavy rotation here: the ease of use is remarkable and the results are always very drinkable, even with leaves that you might not normally cold brew
Unlike some of my odd tins and cans that I use for smaller amounts of open loose leaf teas, these precious jewelboxes (I got two colors so far) are not only functional but simply beautiful to handle and look at - they are small enough to take them with you, and cute enough to join the parade of your tea gear on the counter when they're at home...
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First time with this cultivar, can't speak to the relative quality of Eco-Cha's but it seems good. First time I've genuinely preferred a black tea gongfu style too, it doesn't get astringent or sour at high concentration and has distinct enough taste notes to really benefit from high concentration.
Good tea, and a lot of it. Had a lot of Chinese teas similar to these but never anything from Taiwan before; so far these seem pleasantly familiar-but-different, and immaculately high quality from most to least expensive.
This Jasmine green tea is a morning staple for me. It has a beautiful floral aroma that’s soothing but not overpowering. The balance between the green tea and jasmine is just right—smooth, fragrant, and refreshing. It’s rich in flavor without being too heavy.
Their happy cheerful colors always put me in a good mood.
Very sweet Taiwanese tea, small package is a good combination for travel and business trips
I loved it! It was balanced, slightly herbal, sweet, vibrant and overall good-moodish.