Da Yu Ling
Background
This Taiwanese (Formosa) oolong tea is grown at some of the highest elevations of Li Shan (~2,400 m) and is best brewed kung fu style.
Aroma
The initial notes that come from the dry leaf are those of graham crackers. It's a sweet and pleasant aroma that lingers in one's nose, hinting at the many infusions to come. Once the leaves open up after a few infusions, vegetal notes begin to present themselves with the faintest hint of basil. For the best fragrance, smell the lid of your gaiwan just after you brew.
Taste
The graham cracker notes on the nose transition into a sweet, full bodied taste. Tea connoisseurs and students alike are able to appreciate both the subtle vegetal characteristics and the sweetness that helps this tea go down smoothly.
Liquor
From the vibrant green leaves comes a brilliantly bright yellow-green liquor that is sure to mesmerize as one drinks. Through the infusions, the liquor will darken and then lighten again until it is merely a memory.
