Adagio’s Huang Jin Bolero Oolong (review)

Name: Huan Jin Bolero

Brand: Adagio Teas

Type: Oolong

Form: Loose

Cost: Sample is $3 (enough for 10 cups), 4 oz is $9, quantity discounts available

Review: Adagio recently added this tea to their line, and I am glad they did. Huang Jin Bolero is a reasonably priced green oolong that matches well with food and is good for numerous infusions.

The lightly rolled, somewhat broken leaf is a very dark green, with a lightly roasted, nutty/woody scent. It infuses to a light olive green, with a nose of orchid, wood, and a hint of pine tree. On the palate, it is somewhat austere, but also substantial: This is a tea that will stand up to food well.

Incidentally, I tried this tea in both a gaiwan and prepared in a large glass teapot with an infuser basket. While it worked well in a gaiwan, and held up to multiple steepings, I actually preferred the teapot/infuser version: The orchid notes were more obvious and made the tea a bit more balanced.

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