Oriental Beauty

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79 / 100

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Set water temperature to 175 °F / 79 °C
Steep for 0 min, 30 sec
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3 Tasting Notes View all

“The leaves are visible and not crushed, a bit dry but not bad, a bit less earthy and more honey-like on the second brewing” Read full tasting note
“The leaf awakens nicely with short steeps @ 180 F. Steeps begin @20 second steeps, thus allowing each subtle change in liquor character to be experienced. Colour is deep golden, almost honey like...” Read full tasting note

Description

Native Name: Dong Feng Mei Ren

Origin: Hsin Chu, Taiwan

Plucking Season: Harvested from young leaves, in summer, just after they have been bitten by the tea jassid (a small cricket). The bite starts the oxidation of the leaves and adds a sweet and sour note.

Introduction: Also known as Dong Fang Mei Ren, Bai Hao Oolong and Oriental Beauty. It is a famous oolong from Hsin Chu county in Taiwan. Highly oxidized (+/-70%) Oolong.

Flavor Profile: A distinct fruity quality with elements of warm, spicy sugar and nectarines.

Ingredients: 100% Organic Oolong Tea.

Certified Organic by: Quality Assurance International (QAI)

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