From Anxi Fujian. Some refers it to "monkey picked oolong". It is lightly roasted with floral aroma. The liquor is a pleasant clear yellow color and tastes smooth with a hint of orchid. Can be infused as many as 7 times without loss of flavor.
Recommended Steeping Instructions:
Western style of steeping:
Use about 2~3 g (2~4 tsp) per 200 ml (6 oz) water
Rinse the tea with hot water and discard the liquid immediately
Steep 1 ~ 2 minutes in 80 to 88 °C (176 to 190°F) water, 3~6 infusions
Asian style of steeping:
Best to use gaiwan or clay teapot.
Use about 8 g per 300 ml (10 oz) water
Rinse the tea with hot water and discard the liquid immediately
Steep 9 seconds for the first infusion, 12 seconds for second,
15 seconds for the third, 18 seconds for the fourth upto 7 infusions without loss of flavor
In 80 to 88 °C (176 to 190°F) water
Tie Guan Yin Oolong Tea
- Product Code: OL003
- Availability: 5
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C$4.50