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Brand: Original Mighty Leaf Tea
Located in: Loose Teas, Private Reserve
Honey Orchid Phoenix Bird, an entirely handmade, rare and unsurpassed top grade Phoenix Bird oolong tea, is made from 700 year old trees in the Phoenix Mountains of China's Guandong province. The ancient roots in combination with pain staking preparatio<br><br><b>Ingredients</b><br>Oolong tea<br><br><b>Health Benefits</b><br>Like black and green teas, oolong contains an abundant source of natural plant-derived antioxidant compounds called polyphenols. Included within the broad antioxidant polyphenol class are flavonoids and catechins. A kind of fla<br><br><b>History</b><br>Since the Ming Dynasty or for more than 700 years, Chinese have grown this highly developed, complex oolong in the Phoenix Mountains of the Guangdong Province. Still harvested in the handmade tradition, leaves are handpicked with the us<br><br><b>Use</b><br>Oolongs like Honey Orchid Phoenix Bird begged to be drunk solo so that you can appreciate the complex depth of aroma and layers of flavor.<br><br>However, oolongs are also versatile teas traditionally drunk with food. Phoenix Bird pairs we<br><br><b>Brew</b><br>Preparing the perfect cup of tea is a process to be savored. Watch how the traditional elements harmoniously come together to make the perfect cup and enjoy the liberation of pure tea goodness. <br><br>This is what we call the Mighty Lea<br><br><b>Caffeine:</b><br>Medium Caffeine<br><br>Try a cup of oolong served alongside a savory lunch for a medium caffeine kick mid-day.<br><br><b>Character</b><br><br><b>Leaves</b><br>Long, dark twisted leaves<br><br><b>Aroma</b><br>Honey-floral nose<br><br><b>Color</b><br>Golden-yellow liquor<br><br><b>Taste</b><br> Complex, smooth palate including a highly pronounced natural nectarine-like fru<br><br><b>Origin</b><br>China
I've had it before -- and will buy it ag
By Kay
from Hastings on Hudson, NY on 3/19/2008
from Hastings on Hudson, NY on 3/19/2008
Tea Body:
Medium
Tea Finish:
Smooth
Tea Flavor:
Delicate, Subtle, Vegetal, Yummy
Pros:
Great Aroma, High Quality, Smooth Body, Whole Leaf Tea
Best Uses:
Afternoon, Dessert Tea, Evening
Describe Yourself:
Tea Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I sip it slowly -- savoring the delicate color and aroma. It is especially great when I am stressed and need to slow down.
Excellent just excellent.
By BAH from Springfield, Mass. on 2/15/2008
from Springfield, Mass. on 2/15/2008
Tea Body:
Medium
Tea Finish:
Smooth
Tea Flavor:
Fruity
Pros:
Great Aroma, High Quality, Smooth Body, Unique Flavor Profile, Whole Leaf Tea
Best Uses:
Afternoon, Evening
Describe Yourself:
Health Conscious, Tea Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
In the evening when I return from work my first thing to do is to heat the water and brew a cup or two of the tea. Sit in my favorite chair and sip the tea letting the cares of the day fall away as I slowly unwind reducing my thoughts to only those of peace and pleasure.