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2006 Lao Cui Yu Oolong Tea
UPD from Nov 2023
This is another batch of aged Cui Yu that was roasted only in 2006. There is no fire in the flavor at all. The oolong is reminiscent of 1995 Qin Xin, but more restrained and floral.
The aroma is of chocolate candy, milk caramel, and walnut. A bouquet of delicate garden flowers, walnuts, milk caramel, jasmine rice dominates the taste. The aftertaste is floral, with chocolate tones.
The tea requires a dense brew, a clay teapot will work well. Tea withstands many steeps, but the flavor is practically unchanged.
This aged Cui Yu is easy and smooth to drink, unobtrusive. When over-brewed, there may be a slight tartness without bitterness, with a flavor of walnut baffles.
It gives a subtle feeling, almost weightless, to match the flavor.
So this Oolong is for attentive people who appreciate antiquity and delicate wise flavor.
Reviews (7)
I love this tea. If I need to describe this tea, I say it masculine yet elegant. Its flavor is complex and layered. The smoky flavor is pretty obvious at the start, however not packed with too much heat and the tea soup quickly transforms into a gentle floral, fruity and walnut cream flavor. The sweetness lingers at the throat after every sip.
First cups give a very pure and clean dark roasted tea flavour with not even traces of rancidity or bitterness. Further re-steeps give a more unique flavour. I would describe it as mellow and smokey. It´s worth the price and quality is on par with Taiwanese and chinese oolongs in the same price range.
This is one smooth smoky oolong, with a sweet spice finish and a clean clear liquor.
The smokiness is light in note but consistent in every brew.
There is less smokiness to the smell of the wet leaves, but I detect aromas of cinnamon sugar and cacao.
I feel this tea resembles that to Chinese rock oolongs, minus the astringency.
while not as aged as it's '95 brother (and doesn't re-steep as much),
this oolong still shows distinct signs of aged, and is a fun drink.
at first is was a little peculiar, with a couple of interesting sour notes,
but at the same time it reminded me of medium roasted Wuyi Yancha,
and it grew on me.
Interesting and worth a try!
I was very happy with this tea. It's exactly what I expect from an aged oolong from China or Taiwan. Complex, sweet and lingering, quite deep. I tasted caramel, raisins a little cinnamon. I didn't know what to expect and very pleasantly surprised.
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