I’m not superstitious but in Italy (where I come from) a leap year is considered unlucky. Whatever the present circumstances, I’m determined to make the most out of it and always move forward with hope and a positive attitude. Confined indoor? No problem! What better way to celebrate spring than a tea called Forever Spring?

This tea belongs to a sampler box which includes 6 different oolongs from Taiwan and China. I was pleasantly surprised by its aromatic profile and balanced taste. An easy drinking tea that everyone should have in their collection. Three Gems Tea is a new tea company based in California. I don’t know much about them but I look forward to tasting the other five teas in their sampler box.

Tea name: Forever Spring Oolong
Tea Company: Three Gems Tea
Origin: Zushan, Nantou, Taiwan
Ingredients: oolong tea

Preparation method: porcelain gaiwan
Leaves to water ratio: 5 gr / 5 fl oz water (150 ml)
Water temperature: 205 F (96 C)
Steep time: 10 seconds for the first steep, +5 seconds each subsequent steep

EYE
Dry leaves: tightly rolled leaves, some with the stem sticking out, forest green color with light green hues.
Wet leaves: forest green.
Liquor: pale yellow with green undertones.

NOSE
Dry leaves: super aromatic, sweet, floral with notes of lychee.
Wet leaves: buttery and floral with honey notes.
Liquor: fresh and lush with notes of gardenia blossoms and honeysuckle.

PALATE
Fresh and floral with notes of gardenia. Viscous mouthfeel and aromatic, long-lasting aftertaste.

Do you have a similar tea in your collection? What is it like?

Disclaimer: I bought this tea with my own money and I am not affiliated with the above mentioned tea company.