Judging by the sheer variety of the Tea Gallery's Wuyi oolong, I assume it's what they specialize in.
http://www.theteagallery.com/category_s/27.htm
I'm placing an order, so does anyone have any recommendations?
Also, is there a substantial difference between the 2006 and 2008 harvest?
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Check out this thread, particularly this comment: http://www.teachat.com/viewtopic.php?p=86359#86359
Indeed, I drank several Wuyi's at TG this weekend. I had both Da Hong Pao (Red Robe), as well as an extra special session of 1950's Shui Xian. I did not try his Tie Luo Han (Iron Monk), but this is one of my favorite Wuyi teas. I would probably try Big Red Robe and Iron Monk or Rou Gui (Cinnamon) myself.
I personally left with 1950's Shui Xian, 1997 Shui Xian brick, and TGY "Classic".
I personally left with 1950's Shui Xian, 1997 Shui Xian brick, and TGY "Classic".
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I love the "Classic" TGY from the Tea Gallery. If you have any spare change after your Wuyi shopping, I'd suggest adding a small bag of this as well.
I had the Golden Buddha the last time I was there, which was my first non-DHP Wuyi. I think I wasn't ready for how mineraly it tasted as I'm used to oolongs that are either floral or fruity. It was good, and it made me want to seek out others to compare, but I'm not sure it was my favorite.
Happy Shopping!
Oh, and I have the little baby 60ml gaiwan from them, it's very cute and great if you don't want to waste a special tea.
I had the Golden Buddha the last time I was there, which was my first non-DHP Wuyi. I think I wasn't ready for how mineraly it tasted as I'm used to oolongs that are either floral or fruity. It was good, and it made me want to seek out others to compare, but I'm not sure it was my favorite.
Happy Shopping!
Oh, and I have the little baby 60ml gaiwan from them, it's very cute and great if you don't want to waste a special tea.
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my order arrived today, and I got:
http://www.theteagallery.com/Stone_Point_p/ow-sp.htm
http://www.theteagallery.com/Hundred_Ye ... ow-hyt.htm
http://www.theteagallery.com/Shi_Lan_p/ow-s.htm
So far, I've tried the 2008 Stone Point, and it tastes exactly as described:
"We love when a tea can captivate us with unique flavor combinations. We tasted exotic spice and minerals with a little musk laid over a creamy texture. Winnie noticed an intriguing touch of oyster and seawater that added a nice savory dimension. Exciting and fun to experience."
I ordered the 2006 stone point, and they sent me a free sample of the 2008 stone point, so I'm looking forward to discovering how exactly 2 years changes the tea. Out of my (admittedly limited) set of experiences with yancha, this tea is my favorite. The sheer duration of the aftertaste and seemingly endless number of infusions indicate that its a top notch product.
http://www.theteagallery.com/Stone_Point_p/ow-sp.htm
http://www.theteagallery.com/Hundred_Ye ... ow-hyt.htm
http://www.theteagallery.com/Shi_Lan_p/ow-s.htm
So far, I've tried the 2008 Stone Point, and it tastes exactly as described:
"We love when a tea can captivate us with unique flavor combinations. We tasted exotic spice and minerals with a little musk laid over a creamy texture. Winnie noticed an intriguing touch of oyster and seawater that added a nice savory dimension. Exciting and fun to experience."
I ordered the 2006 stone point, and they sent me a free sample of the 2008 stone point, so I'm looking forward to discovering how exactly 2 years changes the tea. Out of my (admittedly limited) set of experiences with yancha, this tea is my favorite. The sheer duration of the aftertaste and seemingly endless number of infusions indicate that its a top notch product.
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Re: The Tea Gallery's Wuyi Oolong
Ok, I know I'm digging up an old post here, but I just had a tasting at the Tea Gallery today which included their Shi Lan and Hundred Year Tree Wu Yi's.
According to Dae who works there, the Shi Lan is one of her favorite teas, and I could certainly see why. The taste was amazingly perfumy, but not in an artificial, overpowering way. It was like tasting how very high end perfumes smell- a very light feminine musk. It also had a nice long floral finish which filled up your whole mouth, but once again, not an overpowering flower taste like favored teas. There was also some nice chocolate notes in the finish as well- white chocolate perhaps? The aroma had nice traces of vanilla. All in all, it was a very sensual experience!
The Hundred Year Tree was also excellent, but I would mostly recommend it to those of you with very good taste buds and palates! Unfortunately, I don't think my palate is developed enough to really appreciate the subtleties of this tea. I did enjoy the tea very much, and part of me knew I was drinking something very refined and well-rounded, but I had trouble picking out any particular flavor notes. I will say that the smell was extraordinary however. Notes of pipe tobacco, vanilla, and...ummm... forgot the third thing.
What I can attest to with this tea was the euphoric feeling it left. After only two infusions I began to feel a bit light headed, and my leg began to twitch! I think it was my first real tea chi high!
According to Dae who works there, the Shi Lan is one of her favorite teas, and I could certainly see why. The taste was amazingly perfumy, but not in an artificial, overpowering way. It was like tasting how very high end perfumes smell- a very light feminine musk. It also had a nice long floral finish which filled up your whole mouth, but once again, not an overpowering flower taste like favored teas. There was also some nice chocolate notes in the finish as well- white chocolate perhaps? The aroma had nice traces of vanilla. All in all, it was a very sensual experience!
The Hundred Year Tree was also excellent, but I would mostly recommend it to those of you with very good taste buds and palates! Unfortunately, I don't think my palate is developed enough to really appreciate the subtleties of this tea. I did enjoy the tea very much, and part of me knew I was drinking something very refined and well-rounded, but I had trouble picking out any particular flavor notes. I will say that the smell was extraordinary however. Notes of pipe tobacco, vanilla, and...ummm... forgot the third thing.
What I can attest to with this tea was the euphoric feeling it left. After only two infusions I began to feel a bit light headed, and my leg began to twitch! I think it was my first real tea chi high!