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Wuyi Ensemble

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Description

Oolong tea from the Wuyi mountains in the Fujian province of China. Wuyi Oolong grows defiantly in the gaps of the mountainous rock, rendering cultivation both arduous and spellbindingly beautiful. This tea is famous for its 'dragonfly's head, frog's limbs and three colors.' The latter refers to the green, red and brown colors found in the cross-section of each leaf. Similar to other fine oolong teas, our 'Wuyi Ensemble' may be infused a number of times, with each infusion revealing a new nuance of this tea's complex flavor.

Story

Wuyi Mountains are found in the north-western part of the Fujian province of China. They are a collection of jagged-edged peaks, nearly always blanketed in clouds and fog. It is here, between the rocks, that grows one of China's more famous teas. A Royal Tea Garden was established here as early as the Yuan Dynasty, with each harvest offered in tribute to the Emperor. And from the time of the Ming Dynasty, this tea was being exported abroad. It continues to be in much demand outside China, with many fans among the British royal family.

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Tanya M.
Feb 2nd '10

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"A good and mellow oolong, but I was hoping for something a bit deeper and stronger."
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Michael S.
Jan 27th '10

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"I really like bold flavors, and this tea had it. A smoky deep flavor that survived multiple steepings. So far this is my favorite of all the teas I've tried."
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Twyla G.
Jan 24th '10

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"A bit bitter if brewed improperly, and it loses its charm if served cold, but it makes a lovely cup of hot tea on a cold winter night."
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Jacob B.
Jan 8th '10

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"Interesting. This liquor has a very nice brown color. Upon drinking, it has a very strange, tight mouthfeel: not smooth; astringent, but also there is something else, a brightness under the soft palate which wanes with later steepings. It has a warm flavor, very unique, which occurs nearly entirely in the back of the mouth: nutty, not sweet, not black, not green; I would almost say sour. That’s not bad though; it’s only the typical complexity of oolongs; it’s a flavor not to be simply taken, but explored. (The flavor cools and dims with later steepings, picking up more sweetness and a floral note.) It certainly has me thinking of a rainy day in the mountains. Preparation: I’ve done it a few ways but I think I like this most recent way the best: A tablespoon and a pinch of tea per four to six ounces of water, just under boiling, for 1, 1, 2, 4, and 8 minutes."
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Rachel G.
Dec 25th '09

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"This is by far my favorite tea. I drink it with just a few of the sugar crystals and it is perfect."
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James N.
Dec 21st '09

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"Very good. Nice interesting flavors. Seems like 2nd steep tastes even better than first."

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