Review: Sample of Adagio's Dragonwell
 

Described as a First Grade version, I thought it would be better to do a
side-by-side comparison with my standard ZG71 Superfine from Upton.

First off, the dry leaf in the opened tin didn't have an aroma while the tea
from Upton has a thoroughly noticeable smell. Brewing both w/ 1 tsp. in 8
oz, 165F for 2-3/4 min. yielded liquors of the same color, but the Adagio
didn't provide the scent and sipping a teaspoon didn't yield a flavor close
to the Upton's Lung Ching so, I continued the infusion to the recommended 3
min.

It didn't help. Described as "refreshingly smooth, sweet and delicate," it
left an appalling aftertaste reminiscent of the decaf green tea from
Celestial Seasonings that I once brewed up way past the expiration date.

I immediately dumped both the liquid and the contents of the sample tin and
am now sipping more of the Upton to remove the bad experience from my mouth.

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On Wed, 2 Mar 2005 13:13:41 -0600, "Bluesea" >
wrote:


>
>It didn't help. Described as "refreshingly smooth, sweet and delicate," it
>left an appalling aftertaste reminiscent of the decaf green tea from
>Celestial Seasonings that I once brewed up way past the expiration date.
>
>I immediately dumped both the liquid and the contents of the sample tin and
>am now sipping more of the Upton to remove the bad experience from my mouth.

I had just the same experience with Adagio's Dragon Well - stale,
undrinkable tea! It's a shame if people get this and think that this
is all there is to this famous tea.

If you like Dragon Well, you should also consider trying Teaspring's
and TeaHub's versions. I believe this years crop will come in about a
months time. Treat yourself a real, fresh Shifeng Dragon Well. It's
well worth the $$$ (or in my case KrKrKr).

Lars
(Bergen, Norway)

"Lars Mehlum" > wrote in message
...
> On Wed, 2 Mar 2005 13:13:41 -0600, "Bluesea" >
> wrote:
> >
> >It didn't help. Described as "refreshingly smooth, sweet and delicate,"
it
> >left an appalling aftertaste reminiscent of the decaf green tea from
> >Celestial Seasonings that I once brewed up way past the expiration date.
> >
> >I immediately dumped both the liquid and the contents of the sample tin
and
> >am now sipping more of the Upton to remove the bad experience from my
mouth.
>
> I had just the same experience with Adagio's Dragon Well - stale,
> undrinkable tea! It's a shame if people get this and think that this
> is all there is to this famous tea.
>
> If you like Dragon Well, you should also consider trying Teaspring's
> and TeaHub's versions. I believe this years crop will come in about a
> months time. Treat yourself a real, fresh Shifeng Dragon Well. It's
> well worth the $$$ (or in my case KrKrKr).

Thanks!

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"Lars Mehlum" > wrote in message
...
> On Wed, 2 Mar 2005 13:13:41 -0600, "Bluesea" >
> wrote:
> >
> >It didn't help. Described as "refreshingly smooth, sweet and delicate,"
it
> >left an appalling aftertaste reminiscent of the decaf green tea from
> >Celestial Seasonings that I once brewed up way past the expiration date.
> >
> >I immediately dumped both the liquid and the contents of the sample tin
and
> >am now sipping more of the Upton to remove the bad experience from my
mouth.
>
> I had just the same experience with Adagio's Dragon Well - stale,
> undrinkable tea! It's a shame if people get this and think that this
> is all there is to this famous tea.
>
> If you like Dragon Well, you should also consider trying Teaspring's
> and TeaHub's versions. I believe this years crop will come in about a
> months time. Treat yourself a real, fresh Shifeng Dragon Well. It's
> well worth the $$$ (or in my case KrKrKr).

Thanks!

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