| sample |
$3 |
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| makes 5 cups |
| 2oz BAG |
$12 |
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| 48¢ per cup |
| 8oz BAG |
$33 |
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| 33¢ per cup |
| teabags |
$10 |
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| 15 teabags |
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.
"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."
"Very nice, a bit strong for me so makes a great wakeup tea for me. I have to steep this one less. "
"This tea was a good tea just didn't suit my tastes. I would recommend a sampler before getting alot of it."
"I really enjoy this tea, smooth and 'oolong-y' tasting."
"My first experience with this tea wasn't pleasent. However, when I made it a bit weaker the second time, it was very very tasty. This tea is strongly earthy if it is steeped too long, but made weaker, the earthy, floral, and cocoa notes in this tea work together in wonderful harmony. Also, second time around I didn't use such hot water. Probably around 200° F. Also, true to a high quality Oolong, this tea does get better with each resteep. I'm steeping my third cup right now!"
[ 4 mins @ 200°F ]
"A good and mellow oolong, but I was hoping for something a bit deeper and stronger."
Recommendations
Tea Recipes (containing Wuyi Ensemble tea)
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