TeaCuppa Aged TGY

According to teacuppa this Oolong has been kept in an airtight container for 5 years, and has not been re-roasted. But based on the color of the leaves and brew, there was assuredly a light to medium roast on them before being aged.


Quick rinse,

1: boiling 30 seconds

Nose: A nutty smell, combined with the plum of most aged oolongs. But a fresh smelling nose, some aged teas can start to smell muddy or earthy.

Palate: Assorted mixture of nuts, possibly most so walnuts. Hints of roasting, from a mild toast.

Finish: lingering nutty dryness in the center of the toungue, but other than that quite nice. There is a short wave of a fruitiness to it, but its fleeting.


2: Boiling 30 Seconds

Nose: More of the nuts and plum mixture. It reminds me of more a a trail mix, but only of nuts and fruits. A hint of a sour note, but balanced with a touch of sweetness.

Palate: Alot more sourness comes out, perhaps I should have steeped this for only 20 seconds.

Finish: Still the dry nutty flavor in the center of the toungue

3: Boiling 30 seconds

Nose: A more floral sweetness comes out in this infusion.

Palate: the walnut is definitely still there, but now its more of a roasted flavor.

Finish: Same

One of the great things for aged oolongs is they usually last for many infusions. And based on how much these leaves expanded, I'm guessing it was on the lighter side of the roasting scale, just enough to darken the leaves a bit.