gaba cultivar nr 18 hong yu oolong_taiwan A sip of water after

A sip of water after each steep will taste like sugary nectar

A centuries-old teapot form

including the world’s oldest Pu’er

allowing the vessel to breathe with every use

frequently known as Peng Feng Cha ('braggart's tea') or Bai Hao Oolong

gaba cultivar nr 18 hong yu oolong_taiwan A sip of water afterIt still amazes me how some teas can mimic a particular smell or taste to such an extent that you wonder if they might have been flavored. This GABA, produced from the Taiwanese cultivar Hong Yu (Tai Cha #18), is a case in point. The smell of king's lily is so intense and prominent that it almost feels like youre smelling the flower itself, including its characteristic vanilla note. The florality carries over to the liquor as well, with added notes of