Spring Harvest 2022 Reveal
Hey everyone,
It's time! Spring harvest oolongs are here. Keep reading for an overview of the harvest & make sure to head to the store and pick some up!
<3
Sam
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🌤️ weather report
2022 spring harvest experienced excellent growing conditions and as a result the teas are delicious. Well balanced, smooth, overall the word elegant comes to mind. If you remember last year's spring harvest that occurred during a drought, these conditions were quite the contrast!
This year the harvest itself went well, no rain in sight that might negatively affect or slow down the transformation process. From our tea master's perspectives, this spring harvest was one of the strongest in recent years. Growing & tending to the tea plants is only half of the equation. Which brings us to the exciting part, what oolongs have we produced!
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🍵 spring tea collection
This year we have prepared 4 teas for you, each unique in their flavor profile & processing style. To provide some balance, we've developed two roasted & two lighter oolongs. Because the teas are so distinct, it's hard to pick a favorite. I think you'll need to try them yourself to decide :)
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🥬 green oolong
My, my, my. I love green oolongs. I love this batch. I've been drinking it daily for the past few weeks. The dry leaves smell sweet like candy and when brewed the broth is rich and full. It's not too floral, nor sleepy or medicinal like our winter green oolongs. I'm a fan, I think you'll be a fan. This oolong is a premier example of the style.
tasting notes: candy, microgreens, artichoke || shop green oolong
🔥 double red oolong
This oolong is intense and we only produce it once a year in the Spring. If you like whiskey or scotch, you'll enjoy the robust aroma and smooth broth when brewed. and because it's so heavily roasted, it always takes a few months to settle down. With that in mind, pick some up now and give it a taste. Then let the leaves settle into themselves for a few months and give it another go. I think you'll be surprised with how the tea matures. We've created this oolong especially for those folks who enjoy a heavier roast & aging their teas :)
tasting notes: brown sugar, resin, pomelo || shop double red oolong
🍯 black oolong
Everyone loves our black oolong. Truly, haven't met a soul that thought it wasn't anything short of delicious. Last summer I drank this tea daily. It pairs exceptionally well with pie 😇 Something about the mild acidity and smooth, juicy flavor made it perfect for hot summer days. Spring always tends to be a little bit lighter than the winter, this harvest agrees. I always recommend this one when someone is new to whole leaf teas!
tasting notes: malt, agave, squash || shop black oolong
🥛 milk oolong
Ahhh the milk oolong. This is for my group of devout milk oolong drinkers! You know who you are :) I think I mentioned this a few months back, but I brought in a small batch of the winter milk oolong to taste & planned to wait until spring to see which harvest I liked more. Usually I prefer winter harvest as it's generally more medicinal and less floral, however this year my pick is spring! The dried leaves truly smell like a sugar cookie. When brewed the broth is full and smooth. Rather than a pungent milk smell, I feel like I'm getting a creaminess that's balancing out the floral notes. 🤤
tasting notes: sugar cookies, wildflowers, cream || shop milk oolong
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And there's your overview! Which tea are you looking forward to? If you have any questions, feel free to send them my way!
Drink more tea!
- Sam
p.s. We have one more special tea coming our way, but due to recent rains, we're holding off until the time is right to finish processing. Stay tuned for our 5th and final spring harvest tea coming in another ~ month!