Polka Dots & Moonbeams 2024 Simao Dongfang Meiren Oolong
$5.00 – $65.00
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Description
This is a fun one. Dongfang Meiren (aka Eastern Beauty) is a tea that was love at first sight (sip) for us the – an experience that we suspect many have shared.
Originally from Taiwan, this tea relies on the help of small insects (leafhoppers) to feed on it, which triggers the plant to defensively release juices (we’re not even going to pretend we know the name of the specific chemicals) that contribute to its unique flavour. Furthermore, the small insect bites also kick off oxidization of the leaves and tips.
However, prime examples of this tea often come at a price. This is largely due to the growing and processing requirements, which also result in lower yields.
Since the first time being enchanted by a high-end version this tea, we’ve been in search of an affordable offering that can deliver that same feeling. Grown from the same varietal tea trees and bitten by the same species of insect, this Yunnan-grown version does just that.
Floral and fruity, this high oxidized tea offers a bouquet of scents that is easy to get lost in. As long as you’re in the same room, it’s impossible not to take notice of the fragrance during the first infusions. There is a pleasant caramel sweetness that follows all the way through, with the lid giving off creamy floral notes and a baked-goods scent.
Although not technically certified organic due to the acreage requirements, this tea comes from an excellent environment, as required by bugs that lend this tea’s unique flavour to thrive.
$0.28/gram
Varietal: Qingxin
Region: Simao Prefecture, Yunnan
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3 reviews for Polka Dots & Moonbeams 2024 Simao Dongfang Meiren Oolong
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Alexewallace64 (verified owner) –
This one’s really engaging and unique. Wet leaf opens up into this bouquet of sweet red fruits, red delicious apples, wildflower honey, and sweet bread. The palate is sweet, silky, and juicy. A touch of caramel, red apple skin, pear compote, and orange blossom honeyed florals. The finish has this sugary buttery sweetness alongside a dry oakiness and a touch of walnuts. Later steeps also showcase this syrupy sweet peach note. Truly a lovely tea that really hit the spot today.
Billy Galvez (verified owner) –
Da fuck is this tea?!
I forgot i bought it and then i decided to try it. I was impressed even from the aroma, but wasn’t expecting the “punch” it has for sure. I took the first sip from the waste brew and i tasted like a 2nd sip in a good tea. Lot of flavors, lot of energy, very unique. I ran to my brother and told him to try it. He stood up from bed just to taste this one with me. “It’s the first tea that doesn’t taste like leaf or hay” he said.
Not sure how to describe it. Has like some “juice” mixed with “no sugar honey” and it slaps. Sadly, it fell quickly. Considering buying more but want the opinion of my tea friends.
Would 100% recommend this tea to curious people.
Alexandra Verville-Paris (verified owner) –
Close taste to Bai Hao Jingmai
//Smell: Floral and fruity notes strong enough to come out of the gaiwan lid, herbaceous in a silver needle way, mineral coldness, orange flower blossom, pastry
//Texture: Tingling on the palate, heavy and hot on the tongue, cold on the teeth, medium texture, liquor that evaporates
//Taste: Zesty pot-pourri, orange flower blossom, pastry with cream and candied zest on top, wet rock
//Body sensation: Clear mind, good mood, calm heartrate