China Yunnan Jingmai 'Light Roast' Oolong Tea
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A most unusual oolong produced from tea leaves typically used to produce pu'erh. It has a strong aroma and full taste with nutty and roasted notes coupled with a gentle sweetness.
Produced from leaves which are usually destined for pu'erh cakes, the unique processing as an oolong offers the best of both worlds, by bringing out many of the pu'erh characteristics while rounding out the tea and making it perfect for immediate drinking.
Tasting Notes:
- Strong aroma
- Full taste with nut and roasted notes
- Gentle sweetness
Harvest: Spring 2016
Origin: Near Da Ping Zhang, Jingmai, Yunnan, China
Altitude: 1,500-1,600m
Organic: No
Tea Garden: Natural
Variety: Zhong Xiao Ye Zhong (Small/Medium leaf)
Tree Age: 5 to 70 years old
Sourced: Direct from the producers Yubai and William Osmont
Percentage of price going back to the producer: 40%+
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F
- Use between half to one Dragon Ball per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 15-30 seconds
Packaging: Each Dragon Ball wrapped in paper
