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December 07, 2004
Peach Oolong
Name: Peach Oolong
Kathy's Rating: 7.5/10.0
Company: Teavana
Origin of tea: Taiwan
Price: $5/2 oz.
Tea form: Rolled loose oolong leaves with peach pieces
What they say: High quality Taiwanese oolong with peach pieces
Preparation method: Pour boiling water over leaves and infuse for 3-5 minutes.
Review: Goodness, a Taiwanese fruity oolong. Taiwan has long been a producer of high quality oolong teas, and I was definitely a bit dismayed to see what I perceived to be a step down from the committment of producing high quality teas by 'fruiting' them. Apparently, the price also seems to reflect the lower quality of 'fruited' teas. If you don't believe me, just check out the price for Tung Ting Jade Oolong, another Teavana distributed Taiwanese oolong that I have already reviewed. Yes, the price for Tung Ting Jade Oolong is almost three times what it is for Peach Oolong. Anyhow, prices notwithstanding, Peach Oolong was surprisingly good! The peach flavor is fairly subtle, and not cloying, as some fruity infusions can be. If you don't like peach-flavored drinks - I know a couple of folks like that - do NOT come near this. You will hate it. If you like peaches, I think you will find this tea very fun to drink - just don't take this as a serious oolong tea. I will even go as far to say that this would be an excellent iced tea in the summertime.
Posted by Kathy at December 7, 2004 06:50 PM