silk oolong/milk oolong

[Victoria]

Well I wasn't saying your post was bogus, I am just saying I have heard several theories about what milk oolong is - generally speaking. I think there are many teas being called Milk Oolong.

And I did miss kd's prior post, I apologize.

[teaguy]

Thanks, and apologies in return - wasn't taking offence, just wanted to clarify the difference. I hadn't heard that 'dropping temperature' could affect the tea in that way - I asked my guru here and he hadn't heard that either.

Love your avatar, by the way!
(would like to get a plum blossom cup like that!!)

[tenuki]

Jin Xuan 金萱 translated as 'Golden Lily' Also refered to as TTSE #12 or #27, Often sold under the varietal name or as milk oolong.

[Victoria]

But I have definitely had Golden Lily that was not milky - it was more floral.

[tenuki]

But I have definitely had Golden Lily that was not milky - it was more floral.

It's the same varietal, really. I've had all kinds of Jin Xuan, processing and the growing conditions play a big part in how it tastes. I've had Jin Xuan that was processed as a black tea, that wasn't either floral or milky.... ;P

[Janine]

jin xuan is popularly called a "milk oolong". this has to do with a prized natural taste and not infusion

[Beidao]

I have had Jin Xuan and I have had Milk Oolong. The Milk Oolong I had was clearly steamed with milk. Some places say that they do this to the tea, some say they don't but they obviously do. The difference is big. The scented one is very special.