lapsang oolong tea

matcha tea | February 16th, 2025


Okay, so I’ve been getting into different kinds of teas lately, and I stumbled upon something called “lapsang oolong.” Sounds fancy, right? I decided to give it a try and document my whole experience, from finding it to brewing it and, of course, tasting it.

The Hunt Begins

First things first, I needed to find this tea. I checked my usual local grocery store – nothing. Then, I hit up a couple of specialty tea shops in my area. Still no luck! It felt like a treasure hunt, I have to try it.

Online to the Rescue

Finally,I gave up to find locally.I decided to go online. I spent all day searching, and boom! I found a few online retailers that carried it.I can buy it!

Brewing Time

The tea arrived a few days later, and I was stoked. I followed the instructions on the package, which were pretty simple:

lapsang oolong tea
  • Boil water: I used my trusty electric kettle to get the water nice and hot.
  • Measure the tea: I used about one teaspoon of tea leaves per cup of water.
  • Steep it: I poured the hot water over the tea leaves in my teapot and let it steep for about 3-5 minutes,like they said.

The Moment of Truth: Tasting

Okay, so the tea was ready. I poured myself a cup, and the first thing I noticed was the color. It was a beautiful, rich, golden color. Then came the smell – it’s really unique. So I took a sip… and wow. The taste was like a strong one. It was defintely an aquired taste.

My Thoughts

It’s a really unique flavor,and after a few cups,I started to feel *’s a good experience for * I drink it every day? Maybe not. But I can see myself enjoying a cup on a cold evening, or when I’m feeling adventurous.

So, that was my lapsang oolong adventure! It was fun trying something new, and even though the taste wasn’t exactly what I expected, I’m glad I gave it a shot. It’s always good to step outside your comfort zone, right?

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