Customer Reviews

Twinings China Oolong Tea, Tea Bags, 20-Count Boxes (Pack of 6)

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I had the opportunity to go tea tasting (similar to wine tasting) and try many different varieties of tea and discovered Oolong to be my absolute favorite tea. I tried Twining's Oolong slightly skeptical since it is not loose tea. As it turns out this was a wonderful tea. I buy several boxes at once so I can enjoy at work, home etc.

The flavor and texture are velvet smooth, slightly sweet (even without sugar) and rich. It is definitely not a thin or watery tea like many other teas can be. This tea creates a sense of peace for me as I drink it. I especially love to drink this tea on my deck looking out over my wooded back yard.

I thought I'd give Twinings Chinese Oolong Tea a try based on other reviewers feedback here on Amazon. I did not enjoy the flavor of this tea and maybe it's due to my like of simple/common oolong teas versus the fancy-grades which seem too complex for me. The description on the box labels it as a "sweet and delicate tea with reddish colour"... but personally, I have to disagree with that description. It was more of a perfumed sweetness with a hint of bitter aftertaste, not delicate at all. Everyone has different tastes and most likely I'm the odd one in the bunch. I prefer a loose-leaf oolong tea and still trying to find my favorite. For oolong in a tea bag, my current choices are Bigelow Chinese Oolong and Foojoy Wuyi Oolong Tea.

I recommend this tea to anyone who loves tea. It has a mild flavor and is satisfying compared to other Oolong teas I have tried that had a slightly bitter taste.

I have previously had inexpensive Oolongs served at Chinese resturants and the Bigelow brand tea. This tee is much different, and in my opinion, much worse. The teas I've had previously carried a much stronger and longer flavor. The Twinings tea has a very weak taste with a short, lackluster aftertaste, regardless of the steeping time. It should also be noted that the contents of the tea bag may only be described as "dust", even more so than the average inexpensive, grocery-store teas. In fact, it tastes almost exactly as Bigelow brand teas do upon their second steeping. I wouldn't dare attempt to twice steep this Twinings tea. This latter point and the "weak" taste give me the suspicion that this tea contains primarily green elements, rather than black elements -- those new to Oolong with a taste for black teas or whom already enjoy a strong Oolong should avoid this tea.

I was dissapointed in the tea. I have tried many Twinning Teas and other Oolong Teas and this just did not come close to another brand that was not available through Amazon.

I can say only the very best about this tea.

Drinking this tea I feel always improved, in better shape,

and refreshed in a very natural way, that is to say without

the 'rush' or 'push' one tends to get from coffee. I drink

lots of tea and lots of different kinds of tea. China OOLong tea,

however, has become my favorite. I never tried a different brand

than Twinings but other customers seem to agree that this one is

pretty much top notch.

I am very glad I bought this tea. It has a smooth taste and crisp color. I drink a cup everyday to help me relax and just to savor the taste. I gave a box to a friend of mine and she also likes the taste. After this supply is gone I will reorder this product. You get six boxes of twenty bags each so it will last for a while. I recommend this tea to anyone who likes or love tea.

Thema, NY

This was my go-to Oolong tea for years (thanks Subscribe and Save!). But something has happened in the past few batches. It's literally tasteless now - I've had white tea with more flavor. I just tried the Yamamotoyama brand (available from Amazon) and it's a much better alternative - smooth and toasty.

What a great assortment of Oolong tea. The price is great along with the flavors. What else could you want.

This tea is alright. A bit mild for my taste, but if you add less water it gets bitter. It's a good price, but next time I think I will pay more for a stronger tea.