I recently got myself lots of samples from Palais des Thés.
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Preparation
- Temperature: 194°F / 90°C
- Time: 15s, 20s, 25s, 30s
- Tea Amount: 4 g
- Water Volume: 3 oz / 100 mL
Overview
This tea is really good and light. I definitely get where the “milky” comes from; this is a very creamy and round tea with a light sweetness at the bottom that I have trouble identifying accurately for now. Overall, very tasty, and I’m glad I drank the wash for this one.
Steepings
1st Steep (194°F / 90°C, 15s)
This is really good and light. The “milky” aspect is very pronounced, providing a creamy and round tea with light sweetness.
2nd Steep (194°F / 90°C, 20s)
It’s definitely subtle, although I did have a smaller sample size. It’s very light and pleasant, the perfect balance. This is probably on the less oxidized side of oolongs and definitely has some young puer notes.
3rd Steep (194°F / 90°C, 25s)
The tea evolves a bit, and I’m getting smoked hazelnuts. Other than that, it’s just a very correct milky oolong, likely a solid representation of what a generic one would taste like.
4th Steep (194°F / 90°C, 30s)
No particular change in taste. Knowing I probably understeeped the tea, I don’t think there’s any point in going any further.
Overall Impression
Great tea overall.
Rating:
- Flavor Complexity: 10/30 – What it lacks in complexity, the tea gains in balance; it’s on the lighter end.
- Brewing Forgiveness: 15/20 – Seemed to take my 194°F / 90°C (and sometimes a bit under) pretty well!
- Quality Across Infusions: 20/20 – Definitely high quality and very consistent too.
- Overall Enjoyment: 15/30 – I liked this. It’s a good session, nothing more, nothing less.
60/100
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