my teapot gave to me
ten golden lilies,
nine imperial beauties,
eight pomelo peels,
seven osmanthus blossoms,
six leaves of mint,
five wen shan bao zhongs,
four types of flowers,
three sprigs of lavender,
two strawberries,
and a single cup of juicy lychee.Today's tea: Golden Lily, from Naivetea
Golden Lily, a type of milk oolong, which has a subtle milky flavor, smells quite creamy when it's dry. It's supposed to smell a little like pineapple, which I didn't catch when sniffing. However, when I tasted the first brew, I did catch a bit of pineapple mixed in with the milky flavor. And while the combination of pineapple and milk might sound disgusting, I assure you it's not. It's very smooth and soothing. There's also a sweetish aftertaste, the way that good water tastes slightly sweet. It's a refreshing sweetness.
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As you continue with the brewing, it gets a bit stronger in terms of the milkiness. In general, this is a tea that's on the plainer side. Still, it's very nice that it doesn't need anything added to it to sweeten or otherwise dress up. And it leaves no nasty aftertaste in your mouth, the way some teas can. Golden lily is definitely a mild tea and makes me slightly sleepy. Which is possibly why this post is so short.
A subtly sweet and milky tea, perfect for after meals. This is a pleasantly light tea that is soothing without the traditional chamomile added.
A subtly sweet and milky tea, perfect for after meals. This is a pleasantly light tea that is soothing without the traditional chamomile added.
Taken from http://thatpourgirl.blogspot.com/
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