“This looks like oolong… Small hard pieces that goes:“kling – kling” when you drop them in the pot. Light brown liquid with a green tint. Taste surprisingly sweet… like a good black tea. Keemun?...” Read full tasting note
“Wow, this is so incredibly different in appearance and dry fragrance from the past couple years! It is no longer a tightly balled tea with the looks of an old-style dark Tieguanyin and is no longer...” Read full tasting note
Taiwan is known for their delicious oolongs so this is no surprise that this black tea made from a cultivar usually used to produce oolong teas is one of our favorites. From the Bihlu Tea Gardens in Nantou County, Taiwan, this organic black tea is another wonderful example of tea master KC Chen’s skill. The Purple Bud is high oxidized, producing a wonderfully fruity aroma and taste. Strong hints of orange peel and cinnamon balance with the nutty, spicy, woody tastes of this robust tea. This is a perfect breakfast tea or for pairing with rich desserts.
Brewing Suggestions:
Use between 3-5 grams of tea, about a teaspoon. Pour water between 175° – 195° over the leaves and allow to steep for 1 to 3 minutes. Always remember to adjust steeping time depending on water temperature, amount of tea you have and personal flavor preference. Increase time and temperature slightly with each infusion.
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