Sweet aroma?

[futurebird]

What gives some teas this quality? I've found it mostly in non-wet aged bao zhongs, in aged tai yi. It's not a sweet taste but rather a sweet smell.

Does this develop with age? What other oolongs have it?

(I want to add that many teas that are called "sweet" like Oriental Beauty smell more sour/citrus to me-- anyone else have this?)

[kyarazen]

What give some teas this quality? I've found it mostly in non-wet aged bao zhongs, in aged tai yi. It's not a sweet taste but rather a sweet smell.

Does this develop with age? What other oolongs have it?

(I want to add that many teas that are called "sweet" like Oriental Beauty smell more sour/citrus to me-- anyone else have this?)

vanillin probably

[javi_sanchez]

I have found both shengs and wuyi oolongs, if I smell the fairness pitcher after I pour or my cup after it dries it is quite sweet. The same with the gaiwan lid. Is this the same sweetness you speak of?

[futurebird]

Yes. It's not as much about the taste. It also can help to let these teas sit for a bit in cup before drinking. They do very well in a thermos.