The Guozi Shule Pomegranate Oolong was a blend that combined concentrated juice from Tunisian soft-seed pomegranates grown in Sichuan—known for their minimal seeds—with Dancong oolong tea.

The beverage had a transparent, vibrant garnet hue. Its aroma was unexpectedly dominated by cascara, which offered sweet, fruity notes with subtle herbal and floral undertones. When consumed chilled, the initial sip was bright and refreshing, with sweet and tangy pomegranate flavours taking centre stage. As the sip developed, the Dancong oolong lent floral honeyed notes that gave the overall flavour an earthy herbal sweetness reminiscent of red rooibos, which became more pronounced mid-sip, accompanied by astringency from the pomegranate and tea. The finish intensified the cascara profile as the sweetness faded, leaving a lingering aftertaste of pomegranate and subtle astringency.

Overall, this unique interpretation of a flavoured oolong was intriguing and worth considering for repurchase.

This Guozi Shule Pomegranate Oolong contained 487 mL. It was produced in Chian and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2023.