May Tea Tastings
1st: Blacks: We start the month with two black teas which are both superb but very different. Dian Hong Jin Ya Cha, or Golden Buds, is a rich decadent tea that is the famous Yunnan red color and tastes a little like caramel. Premium Keemun is a smooth, full-bodied black tea that is certified organic and smells a little like orchids.
8th: Rou Gui: This week we’ll be doing a side-by-side comparison of Imperial and Premium Rou Gui Oolongs. The Imperial, or first-pick, has a cinnamon fragrance and a mineral flavor with a sweet aftertaste. The Premium, or second-pick, is the traditional roast with a stronger, more full-bodied flavor and a lingering sweet aftertaste. The Premium is also on special this month!
15th: Rare Greens!: The rare Bi Luo Chun teas from Jiangsu Province have been a tribute tea since the Qing Dynasty. Famous for its curled shape when dry, Bi Luo Chun has a mild sweet flavor and fruity aroma. The Imperial has a gentler flavor and a stronger aroma, while the Premium has a stronger flavor and more mild aroma.
22nd: An An Xi and a Taiwanese Oolong: These are what are referred to as “green” Oolongs. Lighter in taste than the Rock Oolongs, the Oolongs from Taiwan and An Xi are both rolled into delicate little balls. Qilaishan Long Wu, or Dragon’s Fog, is a Taiwanese Oolong that has a warm toasty flavor and Li Li Xiang is an An Xi Oolong with a fruity aroma.
29th: A White and an Herbal: Shou Mei is an organic cooling tea with a soft rich taste, which is great as a hot or an iced tea. An infusion of rosebuds makes a nice mild tea that is high in vitamins C, A, D, and E and has many health benefits you will have fun learning about.
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