Honey Phoenix Oolong
Picked and processed by hand in the spring of 2007, the leaves are twisted into wiry strips. The leaf color is dark reddish brown with pear green highlights. The honey character is strong in both aroma and taste as the plant varietal is the honey danchong.
The ancient slopes of the Phoenix Mountains produce a woodsy flavor with strong notes of honey from the exquisite reddish brown, twisted leaves.
Use a tablespoon (3g) for a 6oz serving.
Steep for 2-3 minutes. Remove the leaves when ready -- rely on taste, not color. Use a large enough strainer basket to allow the leaves to open and release their flavor. Try it Gong Fu style -- use a small clay pot and lots of leaf for multiple infusions. Get to know the tea by playing with the amount of leaf, the water temperature, and steeping time. Re-steep to make another cup!
For more about brewing tea, visit our Brewing Notes page.
