Rishi Ruby Oolong Tea

This Ruby Oolong has a beautifully aromatic, smooth character with rich, flavorful notes. It's medium-bodied rather than heavy, and reviewers consistently praise its smoothness and complexity. The slow-baked ball rolling process gives it a distinctive flavor profile that's approachable but interesting—not bland at all, just not overpoweringly strong.

Yes! Several reviewers mention getting 4-5 good infusions from a single sachet, which is pretty impressive for bagged tea. Each steeping reveals different layers of flavor. This is a nice feature if you're used to loose-leaf oolong but want the convenience of sachets.

Absolutely. This tea is remarkably forgiving and beginner-friendly. The sachets make brewing foolproof, it works well both hot and cold (reviewers mention it even steeps nicely in cold water), and you get consistent results every time. At the same time, experienced oolong drinkers appreciate its quality and complexity, so you won't outgrow it as your palate develops.

It's medium-strength rather than bold. One reviewer mentioned it wasn't quite as strong as they expected. If you're looking for a punch-you-in-the-face tea, this might be too mellow. But if you appreciate nuanced, aromatic tea with rich flavor that doesn't rely on strength alone, you'll likely love it.

This is one of the few downsides reviewers mention—they wish it came in larger quantities because they go through it quickly. A couple of people noted the box size seems inefficient for the amount of tea inside. The price per sachet adds up if you're a daily drinker, but most feel the quality justifies it.

It genuinely works beautifully either way, with a 95% consistency rating across different brewing methods. Hot brewing brings out the aromatic qualities more intensely, while cold brewing (which reviewers say works surprisingly well) creates a smooth, refreshing drink. It's versatile enough to be your year-round oolong.