New Tea for Spring: Orchid Oolong

We've been drinking chai all winter and now that it seems like spring is here to stay (knock on wood), we feel ready for a change. We picked up a sampler of orchid oolong tea the other day, and already, we can tell this will have a regular place in our morning routine!

Oolong is a type of tea made from leaves that have undergone partial oxidization, putting it somewhere between green tea and black tea in terms of flavor. Most types we've tried taste grassy and pleasantly bitter at first sip, but then mellow out and finish slightly sweet.

The dried orchids add a floral aroma and an almost coconut-like flavor. The full affect is warming but also fresh - perfect for spring mornings!

As with almost all of our teas, we prefer to buy orchid oolong looseleaf and in bulk. You can find it through most tea vendors. If shopping online, we've been happy with the folks over at Mighty Leaf.

• Orchid Oolong Tea from Mighty Leaf, $9.50 for 4-ounces

What other teas would you recommend trying right now?

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Comments (4)

Orchid Oolong is the most beautiful phrase I've heard in a long time. If it sounds that gorgeous, imagine how it tastes...

posted by Bitchin' Kitchen on April 15th 2009 at 2:44pm
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ditto

posted by gnomette on April 15th 2009 at 3:54pm
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Mango Ceylon by Choice Teas is excellent for black tea lovers. It has just a hint of fruitiness to cut the rich tea. We enjoy it both hot and iced.

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