Family: Oolong
Origin: Nantou, Taiwan
Season: August 2023
Picking Style: Second to third leaf
Sourced : Agrochemical free
This Oolong tea from Nantou county in Taiwan is a medium roasted oolong offering dark expresso notes and hints of chocolate and toasted hazelnuts. A serving will produce many steeps and tolerate high water temperature when steeping. This oolong tea is a limited edition.
How to brew this tea
Teapot / Western Style
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1-2tsp / 2-3g tea
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250ml / 8oz water @ 95C / 200F
Brewing time:
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1st brewing length 2-3 minutes
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2nd brewing length 3 minutes
Gaiwan / Gong Fu Cha Style
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Rinse tea leaves first with 95C / 200F water. Let leaves soak for 5-10 sec and discard water. The tea leaves are now ready to be brewed.
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3-tsp / 4-6g tea
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175ml / 6oz water @ 95C / 200F
Brewing time:
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1st brewing length 30 sec
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2nd brewing length 20 sec
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3rd brewing length 20-30 sec and repeat 20-30 sec brewing length for 2 to 3 more time to your taste.