Mom and I tried a wonderful new oolong last night that is unlike any we've had before: Purple Bamboo. We took advantage of a great sale last week to order another pound (yes, pound) of our favorite Citron Oolong from Rishi. While ordering it we decided to try a new oolong they were raving about:
"Purple Bamboo is one of the most interesting and unique teas we tasted on our recent trip to China. It is an experimental type of oolong tea made with a white tea bush varietal growing on one of our organic-in-conversion farms in Northern Fujian. It has nuances of many different teas yet stands out as one of a kind. The processing of this tea has similarities to Taiwanese Bai Hao Oolong and Fuding Gong Mei White tea. The dry leaf shows a unique and colorful style with a silvery, white, dark green and tippy appearance. One serving of Purple Bamboo can be infused many times and offers deep, complex fruity flavors and floral aromas. The rich mouth feel and upfront and lingering aroma suggests Darjeeling Muscatel, Lilac, Gardenia, Pit Fruit, Grape and Hops."
Oh my! Did it ever live up to our expectations. It only comes in a 50 gram bag (1.7636981 ounces for $8) and while it smelled pleasant upon opening, it didn't come to life until we brewed it. That's when it began our sensory overload. As we began sipping it we were stunned by its complexity and richness. I felt like a cat rolling in catnip.
We used six rounded teaspoons in our 32-ounce pot instead of the recommended "2-3 tablespoons per 5-6 ounces of water" but it was still rich and lasted through four brewings. We'll be getting more of this!
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