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January 09, 2005
Royal Coconut
Name: Royal Coconut
Kathy's Rating: 7.5/10.0
Company: Tealuxe
Origin of tea: China
Price: $10/50g (1.76oz)
Tea form: Loose pouchong oolong tea with coconut flavoring
What they say: Like a sojourn in the South Pacific. Bold pouchong tea flavored with fresh coconut.
Preparation method: Pour slightly below boiling water over tea. Steep for 3 minutes.
Review: The term 'pouchong' pertains to the class of oolong teas that is the least fermented. This is one of the first (if not the first) flavored pouchong oolong teas that I have tried. The smell of this tea is very potent (mostly coconut) and tastes like a cross between oolong tea and coconut milk. The taste of the coconut is much subtler than I expected, which is a good thing. I rated this tea a 7.5/10.0 because while I liked it, I didn't exactly feel like drinking a second cup either. Overall, I recommend this tea, especially if you're a coconut fan, or if you're a pouchong fan looking for something with a bit more flair.
Posted by Kathy at January 9, 2005 03:44 PM