What a great morning for tea! I was feeling like drinking something
different this morning, so I picked out this Dragonwell. I have to say
that I have not tried Dragonwell in some time, but I remember being
quite the fan of it when I did have some. I prepare a cup of it with a
cup of the perfect just-this-side-of-boiling water, a teaspoon of loose
leave in an infuser basket. Working for the happy medium (always seems
to make good tea) I go for four minutes of steep time (the package said
three to five).
As the leaves steep, I take in the aroma of the tea. Dry, the tea
smells leafy, slightly vegetal, a tad grassy, and it has some almost
malt undertones, akin to some of the Taiwanese oolongs. The steeping tea
is a bit sweeter to the nose, but additionally has some smoky
undertones. I begin to sip the tea, drinking in the flavor, the smell,
and the feel. This tea tastes mellow, and the sweetness almost
translates to a floral flavor.
On the package, the Boston Tea Company directs one to "Relax and
Enjoy!" after making this tea. I must say, I certainly have relaxed, and
it has been a pleasant drinking experience. On my personal enjoyment
scale, I would rate this green tea a delectable 85/100.
Boston Tea Company's Dragonwell is available
from their website, here
Photo credit to Boston Tea Company.
This review was unsolicited and uncompensated.
Text is copyright 2015, Built from Ink and Tea.
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