Vanilla Oolong

[CJluvsT]

I tried my first sample of Oolong tea, and frankly I thought it was gross! It tasted like grass with a vanilla after taste. Not my cup of tea! Pun intended.

[Victoria]

Ummm ... a little late but, stay away from flavored oolongs.
Not only are they, as you say, but the flavoring masks the taste.

Don't give up on oolongs.

[CJluvsT]

Thanks, Victoria. I'll probably give it another try without steeping it the full 5 minutes. I think it was a little strong for my liking. I tend to lean toward the lighter teas and herbals. Love white tea but hate green tea, and that's kind of what it reminded me of.

I love that teacup in your avatar! Is that yours? If so, where did you get it?

[Victoria]

FIVE minutes, yikes! Try 3 max. If that doesn't work,
order UNFLAVORED.

Yes, I own the heart cup, it was very hard to find!!

http://www.inoshonline.com/ari001.html

[silvermage2000]

I like vanilla and I have tried a peach oolong but,the oolong taste was just strange to me and the peach was not strong enough.