“Alright, here comes the final review of the day. I finished a sample pouch of this tea earlier in the month, probably around the end of the first week or the start of last week. I think I may have...” Read full tasting note
“This was my first baked baozhong and I liked it lot. The light baking caramelizes the florals into rich baked fruit and honey. I get baked apple, fig, and occasionally a hint of apricot. The...” Read full tasting note
“Loved this – has vegetal, floral, fruit that mix about in my head, each characteristic never overpowering the next. Just tastes & smells & feels totally right. The roast is so light and...” Read full tasting note
“I’m rating this now, and it deserves a ninety…at minimum. I did not expect to like the tea nearly as much as I did, but it is a very well balanced oolong tea. The roast perfectly accents the...” Read full tasting note
A smooth and sweet tasting tea with a well defined floral finish with slight hints of nut, very reminiscent of a high quality Baozhong with a light roast.
Produced by Toba Wangi who have recently established two tea estates (one assamica and the other sinensis) in West Java.
Toba Wangi are run by Galung Atri who has introduced new ideas to the Indonesian tea industry having learnt from tea producers in Wuyi and Japan.
Tasting Notes:
- Light roast and floral aroma
- Smooth texture
- Sweet with a floral taste with subtle nut hints
Harvest: February 2017
Origin: Desa Cisujen, Takokak, Kabupaten Cianjur, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Organic: Non-certified organic
Altitude: 1,100m
Variety: Sinensis
Cultivar: Si Ji Chun (Four Seasons)
Propagation: Seeds
Age: Planted 2011 onwards
Sourced: Direct from the farmer Galung Atri
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 2-3 minutes
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag
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