July 30, 2013
It took a while to open this pewter tea caddy. After all, it was worth of time and effort. The base was marked with 1993 Yu Lan Pai, (玉蘭牌) Jade Orchid Brand. In addition, it was also marked of Shan Tou Province Product and will be expired in 18 months. It wasn't the first expired tea I drank, and it surely won't be the last.
The aroma, as expected with its age, it has a little up-front earthy taste, like typical aged lightly roasted oolong and a lot back throat aftertaste. Body, dry at first, then it transformed into a soft and sweet. Floral scent was faint. It's overall smooth and warm.
