Exceptionally fine green oolong, grown at 1300m altitude in Shan Lin Shi. Late spring harvest radiates freshness, the floral character of this tea is powerful and rich. This is a very enjoyable tea to drink over multiple infusions, one portion of leaves will last for 5+ infusions. Enjoy the scent of your empty cup after finishing the tea, a sweet aroma will linger in your cup for a good while. The tea is made of Lunaze cultivar which is particularly suitable for growing in high altitudes and makes a very complex, smooth and rich infusion.
Origin: Shan Lin Shi, Taiwan
Picking: Buds and two leaves
Energy: Cooling
Flavour: Very smooth and creamy tea with a silky mouthfeel and a strong floral character that lingers on the palate. There are no flaws in this tea. If brewing gong fu style, it can be made again and again, and each infusion offers a stunning bouquet of floral scents along with a lively freshness and sweet taste of summer berries.
Brewing guidelines | |
Teaware | Porcelain gaiwan or a high density Yixing pot |
Gong Fu brewing | 3g of leaves for 120ml water. Rinsing is optional. Multiple infusions @90C, starting with 30..40 seconds and gradually increasing. This tea lasts for many infusions |