China Fujian Banyan 'Bai Ji Guan' Oolong Tea

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75 / 100

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Tea type
Oolong Tea
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Ingredients
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Flavors
Biting, Bitter, Chocolate, Cookie, Dry Grass, Floral, Honey, Mineral, Mushrooms, Sour, Butter, Cinnamon, Citrus, Honeysuckle, Lychee, Menthol, Nutmeg, Orange, Pleasantly Sour, Roasted, Round, Sweet, Thick, Wood, Apricot, Broth, Cacao, Camphor, Dark Bittersweet, Dark Chocolate, Flowers, Milk, Nectar, Osmanthus, Raspberry, Red Apple, Soybean, Spicy, Sweet, Warm Grass, Wet Wood, Smooth
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Typical Preparation
Use 3 oz / 100 ml of water
Set water temperature to 205 °F / 96 °C
Use 7 g of tea
Steep for 0 min, 15 sec
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4 Tasting Notes View all

“Today I pulled out this sample I received from derk, probably the last one if I am not forgetting some. I have never tried Bai Ji Guan before, but I thought it could be my gateway into WuYi...” Read full tasting note
“Wow, life! I finally had time for a gongfu session tonight. This tea has really evolved into something special for me after unintentionally aging it (heh) for a few years. Spicy with sandalwood...” Read full tasting note

Description

A much lighter than typical Yancha with a smooth floral taste coupled with sweet subtle mineral notes.

Tasting Notes:
- Smooth texture
- Floral taste with sweet and subtle mineral notes

Harvest: Spring, May 10th 2016

Origin: Xiao Zhu Lin, Banyan, Wuyishan, Fujian, China
Sourced: Direct from the farmer

Cultivar: Bai Jia Guan
Roast: Light (Twice roasted)

Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 2-3 minutes

Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag

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