This tea became another subject to my amateur blending. I’ve been wanting a good coconut oolong, and a part of me has been tempted to blend coconut with a Taiwan Jade, but since I have not drank this too often, I figured this tea was a good option. With the natural floral and lemon tang this had, the coconut might make it a bit sweeter and creamier.
So, I bought some cheap organic dried coconut pieces and blended it into the bag. They were HUGE, so I had to really make sure I got an even distribution. After a week of scenting, the results were really frickin’ close to coconut water. I guess I am on target. I could still taste the natural notes with the coconut flakes. The flakes on their own are incredibly creamy and sweet. Hopefully, they helped add those qualities to the tea. I’m still a little bit hesitant about the tang, but oddly enough, I found my experiment to be refreshing and headache relieving.
The white grape tartness continues to deter me however. I am very tempted to add a dash of vanilla, but I do not know the “more is too much” point yet. I was also thinking about pineapple pieces, but I do not know if it’s necessary with the teas natural fruit quality. Here’s to experimenting!
