“The Final Sipdown: Day 6 Decupboarding Total: 11 I had the steep time of Royal Phoenix Oolong stuck in my head so I might have massively underbrewed this. Oopsies. But I did end up going a little...” Read full tasting note
“Where have you been all my life? Ahhhh! This is AMAZING! I received a bit of this from LiberTEAs and I’m considering placing an order already! This smells floral but also sweet and sugary and...” Read full tasting note
“This is my last new non-decaf. tea to try. Kind of sad. I think I will let myself order some new teas when I get done with my first 8 week class so that I can enjoy them on spring break. Only 8...” Read full tasting note
“OMG! This is good. I love Tao of Tea… have I said that yet? This Oolong is so good. I can’t talk now. Must enjoy tea.” Read full tasting note
Native Name: Gui Hua Oolong
Origin: Guangdong, China
Introduction: Located in the northern part of Chaozhou, close to Guangdong’s border with Fujian Province, Phoenix Mountain is famous for its large, old growth tea trees and distinctive Fenghuang Dancong (Phoenix Select) Oolong tea. It is the highest peak in eastern Guangdong and the indigenous home of the She Ethnic Minority.
Gui Hua
Gui Hua (“gway hwah”) is the Chinese name for the fragrant osmanthus flower, which blossoms in the Phoenix Mountain area during tea season and is used in scenting this oolong.
Chaozhou Tea Culture
Chaozhou is the birthplace for the art of “Gongfu Cha”, the method used for brewing oolong tea throughout southeast China and Taiwan. Large amounts of leaf are skillfully brewed in a small teapot and the fragrant liquor sipped from tiny, thimble-sized cups.
Osmanthus Scenting
After plucking and withering, the tea is rolled sideways and pan-fired creating long, gently twisted, Fenghuang Dancong style leaf. In the final stages of processing, the leaves are baked with fresh osmanthus blossoms “heat-infusing” the tea with the flower’s fragrant essential oils.
Flavor Profile: A light, bright, sweet flavor and a fruity, floral aroma with hints of apple and apricot.
Ingredients: Oolong Tea Leaves.
Brewing Suggestions
180°F-200°F
1tsp/8oz
4minutes
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