365 Days of Tea Challenge – Day 16
Time for another Lupicia tea! ❤
I fully admit, this one will never be my favorite, as I’m far too in love with its close siblings – Melon Oolong and Ripe Mango Oolong. But I wouldn’t say no to having all three in my cupboard… ;)
This blend has a pouchong base, similar to the mango version. I often find pouchong to be quite floral in nature, but I think the added fruit flavors in these teas temper the floral note well without eliminating it completely. I will say, this one is a bit more floral than the mango version, most likely because I find the added flavoring to be lighter here.
It has a lovely sweet and mild peach flavor that tastes very natural to me. I’m not sure I can discern the difference between white and “regular” peach, but I’m thinking white peach might be more subtle. The oolong is lovely and smooth, with a silky mouthfeel and nice creamy note.
It does have some noticeable floral notes, perhaps a tropical flower such as orchid. Thankfully, it’s a natural and fresh floral flavor, and not at all perfume-y.
Just as Lupicia’s other fruit oolongs, this one is sweet and lush with a beautiful silky texture on the tongue. I would say the peach flavor here is somewhat more subtle. Perhaps that’s because I often find stonefruit notes in greener oolong, so I associate that flavor with it and to my tongue, it tastes like a natural element of the oolong itself.
Bumping the rating a bit!
Flavors: Creamy, Floral, Nectar, Orchid, Peach, Smooth, Stonefruits, Sweet, Vegetal
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If you’re okay with cold tea, I actually prefer this tea cold brewed. It tastes more peachy that way. :D Usually I hot brew it, then cold brew the same leaves with 50-75% water.
That sounds delicious! I’m not in the habit of cold-brewing, but I’ll definitely try it with my leftover steeped leaves. :)
If you’re okay with cold tea, I actually prefer this tea cold brewed. It tastes more peachy that way. :D Usually I hot brew it, then cold brew the same leaves with 50-75% water.
That sounds delicious! I’m not in the habit of cold-brewing, but I’ll definitely try it with my leftover steeped leaves. :)