Loose Leaf Tea
| sample |
$3 |
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| makes 5 cups |
| 2oz |
$12 |
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| 48¢ per cup |
| 8oz |
$33 |
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| 33¢ per cup |
Teabags
| 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."
"A very funky flavor. If you are into the different complexities and are really trying to find a diverse and interesting selection of Oolong teas, then this is a great tea to try. I was looking for something more standard and every day, which this is not."
[ 5 mins @ 200°F ]
"This was probably my least favorite of all. It reminds me of swamp water. Others in our group must enjoy swamp water, because they enjoyed the flavor as well as the smell. Oh well, to each their own. :-) "
"I love this. It has a barky taste. Probably not for everyone. I didn't expect to like it, though, and now it's my favorite."
"I have a love-hate relationship with good oolongs. Most of the time I'd rather be drinking black teas but sometimes I just get a hankering for the strong, sharp taste of a good oolong like this one. It's not a subtle flavor, it's rich and sharp with strong green presence and super subtle tire and tar and scorcher eath notes. Don't misunderstand me, I consider these positive notes as they are subtle and add delicate depth to the tea.
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"My daughter thought this tea smells like rain water, my husband said it smells a little bit like chocolate and I thought it smells like hay/grass/ grains/barley. The leaves look beautiful: dark and twisted. Taste: nutty/grainy/hearty. Turns out I like Wuyi teas..."
Recommendations
Tea Recipes (containing Wuyi Ensemble tea)
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