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Oolong Tea Sampler | In Pursuit of Tea
 
Oolong Tea Sampler

An aficionado's favorite combination of the most unique and outstanding oolongs: Wen Shan Bao Chong,Tieguanyin and Wood Dragon Oolong.

Price $61.00


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Product Code: SO001
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The following items are included with this product:

  • 1 of Tieguanyin "Medium Roast" Oolong, 1/4 lb package ($21.00 value!)
  • 1 of Wen Shan Bao Chong, 2oz. package ($25.00 value!)
  • 1 of Wood Dragon Oolong, 1/4 lb package- on order ($15.50 value!)
  • Description
     
    About Oolong Tea
     
    Oolong tea is gently rolled after picking, allowing its essential oils to slowly oxidize. This reaction to the air darkens the leaf and produces distinctive fragrances. Once the leaf has developed properly, the tea maker must stop the oxidation by heating it rapidly in a process called panning. The leaf is then rolled into its final shape. Producing this handcrafted tea properly is extremely labor-intensive. The tea maker must carefully balance many elements in the critical first few hours, including weather conditions, leaf quality, and oxidation time. Depending on the processing method, the resulting tea can be anywhere from a green to a black. The finest oolongs are often prepared and enjoyed Gong Fu style (in a small clay pot for multiple infusions) to savor their complex flavor and aromas.
     
     

    Wenshan Baochong


    Wen Shan area is known for its cool, moist climate and  rich soil. The hills of Wen Shan have produced some of the finest light oolong teas over the past 150 years. Very slightly oxidized Bao Chong leaves are rolled long and tight. Once steeped, the deep green leaves produce a beautiful jade liquor which yields a subtle flavor and fragrant aroma, followed by a sweet aftertaste.


    Tieguanyin

    This tea was grown on a 70 degree slope at 3,300 ft in the mountains of Anxi, in Fujian province. It is darker than the local standard, as it has been roasted for eleven hours, and then finished for a few hours over charcoal. The resulting depth of flavor has notes of peach and other stone fruits.

    Wood Dragon Oolong

    This is one of the most popular teas in Taiwan, enjoyed in many restaurants and homes. It is a twig tea with a strong roasted flavor. This is a result of an extra firing after the tea is made.

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