“I feel I may have underleafed this beauty at 7g:5oz, as I picked up on a lot but it persisted in a watery, first-steep sorta way. Steaming leaves gave up spinach, toast, cream, and corn, with very...” Read full tasting note
“2021 Spring Harvest High Mountain Green Oolong types are an easy favourite, and one’s from the Shan Lin Xi area are an easy if expensive sell. I thought I’d made notes on more of them than this but...” Read full tasting note
“It took a while for me to add this, especially now I am half way through it. I like Long Fengs, but in small quantities because they are thickly green. These oolongs have the pineapple skin taste...” Read full tasting note
wonderful oolong with a lingering smooth and full floral taste and aroma.
Long Feng Xia is the highest elevation within the Shan Lin Xi area.
Tasting Notes:
- Creamy smooth texture
- Brilliant well defined floral aroma and taste
Harvest: Spring, early May 2017
Origin: Long Feng Xia, Nantou County, Taiwan
Altitude: 1,800-2,000m
Farmer: Chen Family
Sourced: Specialist Taiwanese wholesaler
Cultivar: Qing Xin
Oxidisation: 15-20%
Roast: 0%
Picking: Hand
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F
- Use 1 teaspoon per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 2 minutes
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag
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