So, I’ve been trying out this Suntory Oolong tea lately, you know, the one that’s been around since the ’80s. I was curious about it, heard it goes well with greasy food, and I’m a sucker for anything that claims to do that.

First thing I did was take a good look at the label. It’s got some caffeine, around 20mg per 100ml, which is sort of in between green and black tea. No calories, no fat, no carbs – pretty much water with some tea magic in it. The ingredients are simple: water, sugar, oolong tea leaves, and a couple of additives to keep it fresh. Nothing too scary there.

Then came the taste test. I brewed myself a cup and took a sip. It’s got this light, kinda floral taste, almost like jasmine, with a little hint of something fruity, like apricot maybe? It’s not too strong, pretty smooth actually. I tried it with some greasy takeout I had one night, and I gotta say, it did seem to cut through the grease pretty well. I didn’t feel as heavy afterward, which was nice.

I did a bit of digging online, cause that’s what I do. It turns out the whole oolong-making process is a lot of repeating steps, letting the leaves wither and oxidize just the right amount. They say this Japanese Oolong gets its subtle flavor from that whole process.

• Brewing: First, I boiled some water, made sure it wasn’t scalding hot before pouring it over the tea.
• Tasting: I took a sip, let it sit on my tongue for a moment to get the full flavor profile.
• Pairing: Then I had it with a greasy meal, like the label suggested, to see how well it worked.
• Research: I checked out some info online about oolong tea and how it’s made.

So, after trying it a few times and doing my little investigation, I think Suntory Oolong is a pretty decent drink. It’s light, refreshing, and seems to do what it says on the tin. I’ll probably keep a bottle or two around, especially when I know I’m gonna be indulging in some heavy food.

My Thoughts

This stuff is not bad at all! Not what I expected, but it is a good drink. I had it with pizza last week, and I am pretty sure I felt a bit better after than I would have without it. All in all, I might just keep some around.