The aroma after rinsing is deep, fruity, with light woody notes. The taste matches the fragrance, medium body, juicy tropical fruits, like drinking a ripe guava. This is not lacking in the flavor department! Excellent everyday tea with just enough complexity to keep things interesting. You can even enjoy in a gaiwan over many steeps.

I’ve had several types of oolong and many are a bit weak for my taste. I like this ruby oolong because it is richer than the others. Also, it doesn’t bother my acid reflux problems, suggesting that the tea is robust yet mild, if that makes any sense. It’s pricey but I consider it well worth it.

My favorite tea has always been oolong; however, oolongs are not all the same. Beginning my purchasing with Rishi, I’m learning that and so far this is my favorite. Its taste is so different and it’s my early afternoon favorite. It has a very unique flavor that allows me to relax and has enough caffeine to give you a little boost without the jitters or acid of coffee.

Try it and you’ll enter a new realm of tea.