I’ve been a steady drinker of beer giants for years so there’s no surprise that I rate it a five.
It is a wonderful tea. I will be buying on recurring subscription!
First time I tried this Oolong tea. I red a few articles that expressed that Oolong tea is good for one's health so I decided to try it. It is a light nice tea - no bitterness at all, smooth and soothing and the rolled leaves unfurl into large beautiful leaves. I will definitely be buying this Oolong again.
Maybe one of my favorite teas. Crazy if you closed your eyes you’d swear there’s some milk in there making it so smooth… incredibly relaxing tea
My favorite tea so far. Very smooth creamy taste.
This use to be offered unflavored. It was much better that way! I suggest going back.
This tea has a complex, delicate flavor. It’s rich without being heavy and has a lovely floral brightness to it. I greatly enjoy it and was surprised by how lovely it was!
I had the double milk oolong bags and absolutely adored it. Oolong is my favorite tea. I prefer loose leaf in that it can be steeped multiple times but I wish there was a double milk loose leaf because I can taste the difference slightly. The bagged version is creamier. I will likely order both in the future because they are both so wonderful.
This Oolong loose tea is good, but the taste is “different” in that you have to get use to the taste… it has a pungent flavor, to me. But after getting use to it, it is very good.
One of my very favorites. Much tastier in full leaf than in the bag.
Years ago, tried this on a whim. Amazing and got me totally into all kinds of oolongs. So very glad it’s back, we waited for years! But my only complaint is something has definitely changed because it is still delectably creamy, but now there is way more of a pineapple flavor that is new, and the old blend was 6 out of 5 stars outstanding.
This is one of the smoothest teas I have ever had. Very earthly with a mild sweetness to it. If you want to convert a non-tea drinker to a tea drinker, this is where to start!
My favorite Milk Oolong tea! Perfectly creamy and well balanced, and all the flavor comes naturally from the leaves (not added like some tea places!). Excellent!
Doesn’t take much to make the perfect cup. Even when I over-steep the taste is round and full without being bitter. Will definitely buy again.
Delicious flavor! Unfortunately, the resteep of this oolong is lacking. Great for one pot. Meh for the second
Just bought 2 more bags of this amazing tea! The bouquet of the tea hits me as soon as I open the container to brew it and the flavor is also flowery and smooth.
This was one of our favorite teas years ago, but after it was discontinued and brought back, the flavor has changed. It's not as smooth and has a new artificial pineapple flavor attached to it that wasn't there before. If you haven't had this tea since before covid, be aware that it's noticeably different now.
This is a great tasting tea.
I like oolong tea. I really like the Dragon flavor. This tea I am not a fan of. It has a sort of, to me, a rotten after taste. Oh well. Will stick with regular oolong.
Simply an excellent full leaf tea. I love the flavor and smoothness.
This is my favorite tea! I'm so glad it's back in stock! The taste is perfect and it's great for multiple infusions.
I love milk oolong in general. So, this one is real finding for me. I love reach taste and color. Will order again.
This tea literally tastes like pineapples and milk. No sweetener is needed for this one. Goes great with a little steamed milk on top.
I love oolong teas, and find this to be a very approachable, memorable tea! It is naturally creamy and slightly sweet while still having the refreshing herbal flavor of oolong. Very easy to prepare and I often reuse the leaves 3x.
I very much like the smoothness and delicate aroma of this Oolong. So calming and relaxing. Please keep this one for us.
Reordered. Nice alternative to my Earl Grey. Didn't think i'd like but it does have a layer or lactic feel that i like. I drink plain.
This tea is such a treat. I absolutely love the warm, milky flavor. Don't miss out on re-brewing, the second steeping is my favorite as it becomes more mellow and the milky taste come forward even more.
I really liked the scent and texture of this tea. This was my first experience with full leaf tea, and I'll be buying a full size shortly.
The taste of this tea makes me so happy. It's somehow creamy with no milk. I never let my supply run out!
It's a perfect tea.
Tastes alright, but I highly suspect this tea is artificially scented to give it that "popcorn aroma." Becomes more evident that after the first infusion it has zero of the popcorn smell, and natural milk oolongs do not smell like that to begin with. It doesn't taste terrible, but not at all what I would look for in a natural tea.
I originally got this as a sample, and ordered a full sized tin the same day I tried it. I had never tasted anything like it, and was hooked from the first sip. Besides the unique taste and watching the tea unfurl in hot water, what I love most is that it doesn't require any accompaniment, like cream or sweetener, as it is completely satisfying on its own. Every time I drink it, it feels like a special event. This has never happened to me with a tea before, so it feels weird to say it, but it's the truth.
I have been drinking this for years. My favorite way is made with Amber rock sugar, but now that I am keto a touch of a natural sweetener like stevia, monk fruit or allulose or just plain is really all it needs. It has caramel candy notes, that are enhanced with sugar, so don't over sweeten this tea or it will be unpleasant. There are different types of Milk Oolongs and I believe this one is favorited but non the less it is a very high quality tea and it is wonderful if you like this sort of thing.
I had never tried milk oolong tea before, but thought the description sounded intriguing so decided to give it a go. So glad I did, it's delicious! It's light but rich at the same time somehow. It really does have a light creamy/milky taste, slight fragrance and taste of pineapple... it's hard to describe the taste really, but I like it! The tea unfold to beautiful full leaves and seems really high quality. I enjoy it with just a touch of honey. Repurchasing now. :-)
one of my favorites
I was surprised by the creaminess of this tea-- it really does taste milky! Might be one of my new favorites for everyday sipping.
extremely grateful a taster tin was available for this tea. Super floraly (like chewing on a carnation floral). If you like floraly teas, get a taster tin, you might like it. With loose leaf tea there is the human error factor so I could have brewed it to long or to strong, but honestly I really don't want to try it again. I gave it 3 tea pota because there was a taster tin available.
My favorite fall and winter tea…love the aroma, love the flavor……this is tops
This Milk Oolong is my favorite tea. The fragrance resembles bubble milk tea without the calories. I gave to friends and they all liked it and asked where I get it from.
Delicious tea, trying it for the first time and will definitely order again in the future. Prompt delivery and well packaged.
If you've never tried this full-leaf loose Milk Oolong you need to order the taster tin and give it a try. It has such a wonderful taste and is worth it to brew the loose leaves.
This tea is always a delight to my senses and a liquid retreat for me. It is the one I look always look foward to starting my day with.
This particular Milk Oolong has a truly delightful creamy almost buttery flavor and mouth feel! I prefer to drink it after dinner with a bit of raw Turbinado sugar. I've recommended this Milk Oolong to friends who would prefer to have their tea with milk but can't due to dairy allergies.
This tea is one of my favorites, which is interesting, as I generally prefer bold, flavorful black teas. Right from the start, the dry tea leaves have a wonderful aroma. The small leaves unfurl into dark green large leaves when brewed. The aroma and flavor envelop the senses with the milkiness with a hint of pineapple. It is the tea equivalent of a thick warm blanket on a chilly, damp day.
Earthy, smooth delicious tea. It's a staple in my pantry.
I'm still learning the subtleties of tea, so this was an experiment. I'm not blown away, but I like it and expect I'll re-order at some point Something I didn't expect: this really is a "full leaf" tea: if you step it in a glass pot you can watch the leaves uncurl and expand. Almost as much fun as the tea balls which expand into flower shapes. (By the way, a pyrex french press makes a good self-straining teapot; just don't use the same one for both tea and coffee.)
Went though multiple teas when a friend was visiting. This milk oolong was one of the top teas of the bunch. The creamy and milky flavor was definitely a favorite. I will enjoy savoring this more later in the coming year.
There is a scene in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory when Gene Wilder is leading the group through the candy atrium, and he picks up a teacup from the center of a buttercup flower then sips the nectar. This tea tastes just how I imagined that nectar would taste as a child. Delicious!
Really like the earthy smooth taste if this oolong tea. It's one if my favorites.
A little over a year ago, a close friend made me some Oolong Milk tea and I loved it! She showed me where to buy it in Houston, then Covid-19 hit and everyone stopped selling it in loose leaf. I looked up your website and now I'm Happy again! Thank you sooo much for selling such an Awesome Tea!
This tea begins by smelling wonderful. It is yummy to drink as well and I can use the leaves a second time to brew another whole pot.
I was looking for a good Milk Oolong tea, in a tea leaf form. I've tried other brands of this tea. These Republic of Tea Milk Oolong are so wonderfully flavorful. I am so happy to have purchased them.
I didn't think that I would really like this type of tea, as I have been a regular black Oolong tea (bag) drinker. I was given this tea as a gift, and now look forward to enjoying it on a regular basis. The loose tea provides a rich flavor, enough so that I can enjoy a refill of my 6 oz. mug, from just one teaspoon dry measure.
This tea has such a wonderful taste and aroma - creamy, sweet, light tropical fruit notes. I steeped for 5 minutes the first time and it was more on the bitter side, will steep for 3 minutes next time! This tea made me feel so vital, motivated, and inspired. My soul and body felt uplifted, my mind sharp and calm. Thanks, Republic of Tea!
I can not get enough of this great tasting tea! Best milk oolong.
I Like just smelling the open container before i even steep the leaves. Wonderful flavor. Will buy again
I have over 20 premium loose leaf teas. This is one of my favorites! It's delicious and remarkable for the price. Even my friends that typically drink black tea enjoy this one.
Reading the flavor profile for a tea and seeing words like "pineapple" may cause a bit of an eye raise, but this tea absolutely smells and tastes noticeably like tart pineapple. I had tried another oolong from this site previously. While drinkable it wasn't my favorite. This tea on the other hand I knew would be a favorite of mine from the very first sip. Tastes great without honey, but a little honey (like most teas) seems to bring out a greater depth of flavor. If you've never tried this tea you definitely should!
Perfect cup of oolong tea ??! Not too strong...
I think this is my first time ordering Milk Oolong. I'm always looking for a good oolong, and took a chance with this. I'm accustomed to a very nutty flavor in oolong, leaving nothing on the palate. This oolong is full of deep flavor that encourages a tiny bit more wait before the next sip. Not nutty at all. Yummy hot warm or cold. I'll be keeping it in stock.
I first tried this tea at a sushi restaurant several years ago. The name "milk oolong" intrigued me, and honestly, I thought it was just a fanciful name for the tea. But when the tea arrived, to my great surprise and delight, I found that the tea truly has a milky flavor. I love the flavor of tea or coffee with milk added to it, but usually avoid it because of the mouth-feel, among other reasons. To discover a tea that naturally has this sweet creaminess was magical, and now nearly three years later, I still adore it and will continue to buy this tea.
This is a delightful tea, with a smooth, rich taste. My husband tried it from a travel mug, he couldn't see it, and couldn't believe I hadn't added milk. The aroma is so sweet and Molly, without adding anything .
Very pleased with this tea. Taste exactly the way it smelled. Fragrant and smooth. So glad I took a chance and tried something different!
It is smoothe and has a good taste
When I discovered the Republic of Tea, I bought about 30 different teas to see which I like the best. I am an oolong fan, so I tried every oolong I could find. Milk oolong is, by far, my favorite tea with its smooth, milky, flavor. I love it either hot or iced. This is a tea I buy in bulk!
this is by far one of my favorite tasting oolong varieties. the flavors are complex and can change slightly depending on how hot you have the water. oolong varieties have different tastes/flavors. oolong is unlike green tea where green tea is either good or bad depending on the leaf/plant.
I am very impressed with this tea, I am so glad that I ordered it. Great taste and flavor.
Every so often you encounter something out in the world that reminds you that magic is real. This tea is one of those things.
This is my first loose leaf from Republic of Tea. I bought this at Rainbow Grocery for the intense mango smell in the jar. It still smelled like mangos to me in the bag on my way home and whenever I went near it in the kitchen. I'm having a hard time believing that could be natural! I'm drinking the first steep now though and it's delicious. I still think it has the creamy sweetness and aroma of a good juicy creamy ripe mango (not those sad unripe rock-like mangos we mostly get in the USA). My only worry is that this doesn't have any info on where it was grown or the harvest date. Is it a blend? Does it come from various tea plantations? I'm curious about how consistent it is and whether I will always get the same mango-y flavor anytime I purchase "milk oolong" from Republic of Tea. I'll cross my fingers for next time, but for now I'll just enjoy this delicious tea!
I'm hooked on Milk Oolong and drink it daily. This is has a very delicate flavor with a hint of milk and is very easy to brew.
I love this milk oolong! It's so creamy and has the most enjoyable aroma. Unlike any other oolong I've ever had.....or any tea for that matter. It makes the perfect cuppa to have to destress and relax.
An extremely smooth and creamy oolong tea that I buy regularly because it's that good!
I love this tea. It is subtle yet pleasant tasting and makes me feel very calm afterward. Perfect for cold weather.
This is of the top 2 Oolongs Teas I've had. Smells almost like strawberry oatmeal, and there's a lot of peach on the palate. Incredible tea, absolutely worth the price.
This is top quality tea. The leaves are full leaves, not broken dregs like so many other teas. The flavor is rich and full, not bitter. I've been buying this Milk Oolong tea from retail stores for some time now, and was really happy to be able to buy it in bulk directly from Republic of Tea online.
This has quickly risen to my top 5 favorite teas of all time. I wake up every morning craving it. It smells so fragrantly milky and sweet and goes down very smoothly. I find it hard to mess the steeping up. I usually steep at 195 for anywhere between 3-5 minutes (longer for subsequent steeps) and it has never once turned bitter on me. I'm about to run out and I'm pretty sure I'm going to be splurging on the full pound size.
I LOVE this tea. I am furious with myself for overlooking it for so many years. Her I am thinking I am fairly well educated and yes, I know tea but I had Milk Oolong Glaucoma. Nothing else makes sense. It tastes like happiness and peace. Well actually more like smooth and silky, sweet tropical fruit notes with a finish that will leave you delighted. Love yourself and try this amazing tea if you have not had the pleasure, and it really is a pleasure to drink and enjoy this tea.
FINALLY! Someone sells proper Milk Oolong! I am a huge fan of Milk Oolong- and have been enjoying it every morning for years. We moved away from a local shop where I used to buy mine, and so I'm always looking for more. I've tried many brands- and wasted a fair amount of money. I was surprised that Republic of Tea got it so right! I brew this (loose leaf) at 1 tsp for every 8 oz at 185 for 3 min. You can re-brew this 2-3 times. The smell is buttery, the taste is buttery with a bit of sweetness and richness. I can taste that hint of sugary pineapple- MAN! it's good!! I LOVE when other people get right what I love so much!!!
but just scheduled this tea on the auto-ship, sip by sip program because it has become my favorite green tea. There is no bitterness to the tea and has a full flavor. Unlike other non-blended green tea, this one doesn't taste like warm water. The finish is silky smoothe... almost creamy. I can't have just one cup - its a full 4-cup infused pot for me.
I was not expecting this delectable a tea--wow! Floral, with full-bodied flavors of coconut and pineapple. This is a light but very satisfying tea.
I'm a level 82 Warlord that enjoys tea and brunch. I have never bought the same kind of tea more than twice, however this milk oolong has manage to make me buy it for the 3rd time but in a bulk this time around. This is the only time on the intenet where its okay to trust what I'm saying. And I say this milk oolong is worth every gold piece in your purse.
This tea surprised me; I love oolong, and have tried a few milk oolongs and loved them all---but this one is different in that it's fruity! It's like a light green tea with a slight floral aroma and taste once brewed, but when I first opened my tin and took a whiff I was actually immediately reminded of Fruit Roll-Ups from my childhood. Weird but to be honest it's delightful and not really too sweet once brewed.
I love this tea. It's mild and slightly sweet. I like how the loose tea is in a ball shape and expands a lot once steeped. I make sure that I always have this tea in my cabinet.
I bought this Milk Oolong tea a couple of years ago, and I can say it is the best tea of any kind I've ever had. The taste was delicious and comforting. I wish I had bought the bigger can (I bought the Taster tin); it was gone too fast, but it sure was delicious 'til the last drop! I will be ordering it again soon (in the large tin). I highly recommend it.
When I first opened it up I wasn't a fan of the smell. But it's my first oolong tea, so take that into account. Frankly, it smells almost like a dessert, but almost too creamy. I was wary of drinking the first cup, but was pleasantly surprised. It tastes like a very mild green tea, but with a hint of the scent of the tea (don't know how to describe it). I kind of surprised me that it tasted like a green tea. At least this one's not so sensitive to water temperature! It tastes great and I'm sure I'll purchase it again!
Don't let the very pale color of the brew fool you, this tea packs a wonderful amount of flavor into that soft hue. It's light, floral-y fragrant and almost fruity on your tongue. Served over ice, it equals lemonade in refreshing the body, and soul, on a hot day. Mixed with Blueberry Green Tea only doubles the flavor and fruitiness, making for a tremendously refreshing pitcher of iced tea.
This tea is wonderful. I like the unique smooth flavor. The tea leaves expand really well, I don't have to use as much tea as other varieties to brew a cup. I highly recommend trying this tea.
Love this tea. I have tried several oolong teas, and this by far my favorite. It has a creamy taste with hints of sweetness. Usually can get two steeps although the second is weaker and not quite as tasty as the first.
This is a delicious tea, opening the canister my nose is met with a refreshing and delicious pineapple like scent. Going down it tastes like any regular green tea, and has a type of creamy texture. Delicious though.
The aroma that came from opening the tin up smelled wonderful. The taste is mild and very creamy tasting. Very smooth going down. Great Tea !!!!
Very smooth, so enjoyable. Mild but with a characteristic aromatic flavor and a smooth finish. One of my favorite teas I like to drink at any time of the day.
This is one of my very favorite teas ever. Its delicate flavor combines the best parts of fruity, floral, and earthy tones without being overwhelming. And the scent is the best part.
This Milk Oolong is the best tea I've ever had. It is a comfort drink that takes me back home to my childhood kitchen, and that's always a good thing. It's taste is very good and I will continue to order it from The Republic of Tea.
I'm a tea snob, and this is by far my new favorite! Naturally sweet and refreshing. Great both hot and cold. I have enjoyed every cup, but feel the third steep is best!
This is my very favorite. Wonderful and complex flavor from when it first touches the tongue to the aftertaste.
As others have noted, part of the pleasure of drinking this tea in the full leaf rather than the bags is watching the leaves unfurl in your cup. The flavor is indeed surprisingly creamy and sweet. Mmmmm....
This tea is perfect for people that like Oolong. It is rich and the milky taste makes it perfect to start the day. Mix it with some chocolate-caramel blends and you will get the perfect milk-tea-shake! (although alone is definitely a MUST!)
Lovely pineapple-cream nose! Unlike some milk oolongs that are also fragrant but taste weak, the fragrance on this one carries through to the flavor notes. Balanced and clean, mild but not bland. Moderate milky mouth-feel. Excellent in the first two steepings, still quite good in the third, while most of the interesting flavors will seem to have washed out in the fourth. My husband can't take caffeine too late in the day but he has had no problems taking this tea even late in the evening.
This is my favorite oolong. I'll leave it to more experienced tea drinkers to describe this because I won't do it justice. I'll just say it is a very satisfying cup of tea.
I am not a real fan of green tea, but since it's good for you I wanted to find one that I actually liked. This one fits the bill! It's just what was advertised. I might try some others, but I have a feeling it'll be hard to beat this one. I did try steeping it twice, but found the second cup too weak. I think I tend to like my tea fairly strong.
I've tried probably 20 or more Oolongs, the majority of them Milk Oolongs. You can spend more money per ounce, and get not much in return. I've settled on this Milk Oolong as my two-pot/day habit. After repeated orderings for a year, the quality between shippings has been consistent. The negative reviews that I've seen must come from people who don't know how to brew the stuff. I steep for 4 minutes, and get at least two steepings from the leaves. The second steeping is my favorite, because caramel notes come out, then. Never had any bitterness, even when I've forgotten and let the leaves steep too long. Good stuff, and priced right.
Wonderful sweet green tea. You don't need much it gets big once hydrated. I have been searching for 3 years now, and have finally managed to impress my picky husband by finding the best tea that's like what the Jordanians used to brew for him in Afghanistan. He is going to be a lifetime drinker of this tea. This is the real deal when it comes to chai...no spices, etc!!
I don't usually like green teas but due a sensitivity to caffeine I have had to seek out teas that are lower in caffeine. The Milk Oolong was so smooth and creamy in flavor. I could hardly tell that it was a green tea.
As it says: milky, floral, and smooth with multiple infusions. Whole Leaf. If you have infusion glassware, it's a lovely bouquet. The leaves unravel and take up a lot of space.
This is a solid oolong. It is flavorful without being flowery, and is so smooooooth. Perfect. Absolutely perfect.
A sweet, creamy, slightly floral light Oolong. I find this Tea to really be a true delight for all the senses- tasting notes, aroma, the somewhat like pearl shape (which makes it easy to judge how strong/how many pearls you put into your brewing vessel.) I only bought the tester tin and am mad at myself for not getting more. This is such a very pleasing experience to sip, it's light, a bit sweet and creamy but you don't even have to add anything! I hate adding things to my Teas! I found this Tea to be clean, creamy, relaxing, and it helps reduce my headaches and tension. I would often just open the tin to get a nice whiff of the amazing scent and even saved my empty tin because the scent was still present for me to "sniff as needed." A nice winding down or dessert Tea. Also, it really seemed to help me when I had a severe flu with high fevers as it improved my symptoms and general discomfort for at least 20 minutes after drinking a cup & made it easier for me to sleep peacefully. (I've read certain Teas, acco
Richly scented, the tea has little taste up-front, but then a rich fruity taste after you swallow. It's not too sweet or overly floral - just a nice, mellow mix of fruit and floral (I'd say peach and orchid!). Wonderful.
This tea is SO good! It's like a green tea with richer flavor, and with fruity essence. You would never think it was so good by the description. When you first open it up (every time) you get this amazing whiff of a creamy, fruity amazingness...and it holds its flavor too! Both me and my husband fell in love with it immediately! Must get more!
I've been buying Republic of Tea Milk Oolong in tins from a local store, but they recently stopped carrying it, which broke my heart . . . until I realized that there was a website to buy it directly, and that I could buy it by the pound! I was delighted -- this is my absolute hands-down favorite tea (I like Oolong and Earl Grey and Jasmine, but Oolong is my favorite, and this is my favorite Oolong), and it's nice to know that we can replenish our supplies whenever we need! Perfect for two infusions -- I use it in a mesh tea ball, and can always get two delicious cups out of this subtle, sweet, fragrant tea. It's perfect for people who don't like strong harsh or bitter notes, but prefer an almost-perfumed (but not floral) tea. Its fragrance is sublime, and the flavor is unique -- honeyed and soft on the palate. Definitely a five-teapot rating from me and from my family!
Sampled a dozen+ milk oolong from different tea merchants. Found some really good ones and some terrible ones. This one falls somewhere in the middle. The milky buttery note does not last beyond the first infusion. The taste is smooth but leaves a parchy feel in the back of my throat.
This is easily the best tea I have ever tasted! It has a very full body, with a light, almost floral after taste. I only bought the sample tin to try it, but I will be getting more as soon as it is back in stock.
I had no idea what to expect from this tea, but the excellent reviews nudged me into trying the taster tin. Upon opening the tin, I was a bit hesitant. It had a much sharper, fruity tang than I had expected, what with 'milk' in the name. However, after I gave it a try, I was hooked. This tea feels so wonderfully soothing on my throat and in my tummy that I drink it whenever my allergies have made my throat sore, or when I am nervous (my nerves hurt in the stomach) or have a belly ache. It never fails to make me feel at least a little bit better. I plan to keep it in stock and will certainly buy the full tin next time.
I thought I knew what I was ordering when I bought this tea. After all, I've had oolong tea before. However, this is delightfully different. The fruity overtone adds to rather than overpowering the flavor of the this tea. It's perfect for a pick me up on a rainy day.
This is an amazing oolong tea. When I first opened the tin, I was greeted with the most pleasant smell; a fruity aroma with floral hints, with an amazing buttery after effect. This complexity translates into the steeping. The first steeping has a beautiful fragrance, with a stronger buttery flavor. Additional steeps lead to the lighter floral notes, and a subtle sweetness. Definitely one of my favorite oolongs. This is one I always have on hand.
This is my favorite tea. It is on the green side of oolong, with a milky smooth mouthfeel and a slightly fruity aroma. I disagree with multiple infusions, as subsequent cups have little flavor. The leaves are large enough to settle out of the water without a strainer, so drinking at work is easy. The leaves are actually large enough that a tea ball would probably not work well. Not a problem for me.
Smooth, slight milky taste, I love it. Darjeeling has been my favorite, but I have to add a splash milk to it to cut the bitterness. This needs no milk, I just add a bit of sweetener and it's perfectly delightful.
Tea I was looking for everywhere, but found only here.
I may be more of a tea purist than some, but I'm leaving a cautionary note that a taster tin might be a good first step for this particular tea. It was too hard to resist trying based on the description and the reviews, but definitely not for me. The first whiff upon opening the tin told me all I needed to know, but I drank a cup just to give it a fair shake. What's described as the flavors of sweet cream and pineapple tasted more like a decomposing flower bed, or a cheap scented candle. If you're generally a British or Irish Breakfast drinker, like me, get the small size first and you'll feel a little better when you spill it down the drain.
This oolong tea really IS lovely! I have been dying to try milk oolong and I am glad I did. As soon as I opened the envelope I was hit with the most fragrant essence of pineapple...so lovely. And as I drink my first cup, the pineapple flavor continues, along with a soft buttery essence and smooth mouth feel. I would definitely recommend this milk oolong to anyone looking to try something new and different...a definite must in my loose tea collection!
This tea is beautifully fragrant, delicious, exquisite. I enjoy it in the evenings to relax, especially because it has less caffeine.
I bought this tea based on other people's reviews of it. It is so delightful! Smooth creamy taste with that subtle hint of pineapple. This is my second favorite tea! Will be back for more!!
A wonderful tea, exceeded my expectations.
This tea is the best green tea I have ever tasted and is worth every penny. Many green teas have a very grassy or earthy flavor to them. This tea does not. It does not need sweetener or anything at all. Enjoy just as it is.
Delicious
Aroma of the real rich cream and smoothness of ambrosia!
This tea is just simply one of the best iv'e had. no bitterness...can re-steep over and over, and still it's milky aroma lingers. it's just delicious.
The most relaxing tea I've tried so far. I'm lactose intolerant, and therefore do not put milk in my tea. This one, however, tastes exactly like I've poured in a few drops, and I don't have the upset stomach afterwards! Definitely my favourite tea... Why didn't I order the entire stock?
The subtitles in this tea are wonderful, yet it's robust enough to allow for some variations in steeping to tune it to taste without creating a bitter follow. It's simply a wonderful treat! After making a pot of hot tea, I will re-use the leaves for a lighter blend in a larger pot which goes into the fridge for iced tea.
Just the right amount of milky aroma!
I bought quite a few teas to try for the first time and was really looking forward to this one. It is delicious with exactly the hints of pineapple as described. I am not a big fan of the green teas but this one is wonderful and smooth.
I enjoy the total experience of this mild, smooth tea. No sweetener for me, please. I like to experience each slow sip, and find it the perfect drink after a morning of meditation and just before bed too. It has a very pleasing taste and smells wonderful too~!~
Very smooth; nice milky flavour; can add a few drops of honey and it also tastes great.
The first time I brewed this tea I got it a little too strong and it was a little overwhelming. The second cup was just right and the flavor was spot on.
Very nice. Smooth and almost creamy with a bit of caramel flavor. Most enjoyable. Glad I got the full tin, would not want to be without.
Absolutely wonderful. It smells of pineapple, fresh plums and peaches straight out of the tin, and brews up into a cup that tastes fruity and creamy all at once. Will definitely be a constant in my cupboard. Delicious!
This is a very nice tea, very smooth and subtle in flavor. It has a light, creamy caramel flavor to it. I really enjoyed it.
My New Favorite Green Tea. Simply Awesome
This is the smoothest, most delicious tea I have ever tasted. I was happy to find the taster tin so I could sample it without buying the 3.5 ounce container! However, now I'm disappointed I didn't buy more! This milk oolong will be a constant in my tea collection.
It is fantastic how each dried nugget of leaf unfurls into delightful deliciousness! The fruited scents and clear flavor.
Fantastic tea, very smooth creamy texture and excellent flavor. I will keep this one stocked for as long as it is sold. It's become my daily cup.
In general, I enjoy Oolong, especially with Chinese food. But black tea is my my staple. So it was a real surprise to open my first can of Milk Oolong and be struck by an aroma akin to perfume -- an aroma the sweetness of which remains even as the tea is brewed and sipped. I think it one of the nicest teas that I have ever sampled.
This is by far the most perfumed oolong I have ever tasted. It is very perfumed straight out of the bag, before any water is added. This is unlike any other oolongs -- Tie Guan Yin, for instance, has a lovely orchid fragrance, but it develops slowly as the infusion proceeds. Only "hua cha" (teas perfumed with flowers, such as chrysanthemum tea, jasmine tea, etc.) have that kind of perfume in the bag. The perfume does not alter significantly in the brewing and is the distinctive characteristic of this particular tea. I have had other "milk oolongs" from Fujian or from Taiwan, but they were nothing like this one. It's hard to believe that the tea leaves would be that perfumed (I am tempted to conclude that this is in fact a type of hua cha -- that the leaves are mixed with flowers or fruit at some stage of processing) -- but I am not complaining: I love this tea and just got two pounds of it. I'll be back for more, as all of friends love it too!
never liked tea until i tasted this one!
This is SUCH a nice tea! Oddly enough, you can taste the cream and pineapple! Very slight, of course, but not like any other Oolong I've tried. I got the taster tin, but will be getting the larger tin when I'm done. I prefer this one to the Ti Kuan Yin... and this one's cheaper!
I love oolong, and this is one of my favorites. It has delicate notes of apricot and cream and is very silky in the mouth. Just heavenly. The only caveat is that although the label says it's great for multiple infusions, I have found that on second brewing the taste becomes too pale. However I will definitely buy this again.
I like oolong teas best, and never thought I'd find a tea the could match the wonderful flavor of my favorite, Ti Kuan Yin. I tried a small tin of Milk Oolong and was just amazed by it's unique flavor that lingers on the palate and in my mind. It really has a milky quality, and I never put milk in my tea. I plan to order more today, so I am never without it. You have so many wonderful teas, so it says a lot when I can truly say this is one of the very best in the world !
Very pleased with this tea quality. Milk Oolong seems hard to find and I am glad I managed to get this. Would buy again.
So i wasn't so sure what it would taste like when i first bought it but upon making the first cup i fell in love with it. It has a very soothing and smooth taste with an unique flavor. Taste really great it sweetened a bit with Agave Nectar but still wonderful without sweetener. I highly recommend tea lovers to give this tea a try :)
Purchased the bulk size milk oolong because of the price, but tea initially tasted amazing that I immediately decided to order more before it sold out, but halfway through the bag the flavor and size of the loose tea changed. The flavor was weaker so I ended up using more tea for each cup and the tea leaves after infusion was smaller and broken compared to the ones when I first opened the bag. Buying in bulk may be less expensive but quality of tea is inconsisent.
Smooth and light, dreamy tasting. A comfort tea.
This is a really tasty oolong, a great afternoon beverage with a unique and satisfying taste. And if you're watching your wallet, this is really affordable compared to many other oolongs on the market for such high quality!
Truly does smells of pineapple and milk - this is a wonderful oolong. I have it for desert – make it with boiling water, steep it strong and add a touch of raw turbinado sugar, and those smells will becomes tastes. Because of its similar aroma, I always make it when I have a fresh pineapple and cottage cheese. Takes an otherwise pedestrian desert and makes it something special. Love this one.
This is wonderful, great flavor plain or with honey or agave necter, I have also blended it with some lapsang suchong for a great blend. Has multiple layers of flavor no matter how you serve it. Will diffently buy more!
This tea is wonderfully complex and muted. It was my first experience with oolong tea of any sort, and I love it, love it, love it! It's not too strong, but it's still got a lovely flavor. I sweeten with honey (if at all), and while the flavors changed somewhat after the addition of a dab of it, flavors I hadn't noticed before really came out. I'll definitely be buying this one again!