Oolong Teas
Chinese or Taiwanese? Light or dark roasted? Tightly rolled tiny "fists" or long and elegant leaves? Wherever it's grown, and any way it's processed, Oolong is arguably the most diverse category of tea; vividly reflecting the unique culture of the people who grow and process it. Invigorating and stimulating to both mind and body, oolong is one of the most succulent teas.
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Made of high quality whole pieces of Japanese bamboo, this charcoal sweetens and cleans water by absorbing chlorine and bad odors, and emitting negative ions. |
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1984 Aged Ti Kwan Yin, Xi Ping, Anxi China, 1984
Meticulously stored since 1984 this tea was re-roasted only twice to attain the body and complexity of a bold dark roast oolong. Notes of smoky plum and wood compliment a lingering aftertaste and sweetness. It's Wei Gam (throat feel) is indicative of the authenticity of it's age. This tea will give 15-20 steepings.
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Emperor's Puzzle Wu Yi Tea, Wu Yi Mountains,Fujian China, 2009
Traditional Shui Xian gives a "rock" taste from the mineral content of the soil before it yields to a delicious floral note. This Wu Yi is exactly opposite, sweet floral notes of white roses and hibiscus preceed a rocky mineral finish. This tea was mis-sold as Big Red Robe because the purveyor did not know what he had. It was authenticated at the Tea Research Institute as an old traditional varietal of Wu Yi tea that was almost lost through the years that was numbered for secrecy and destined only for the Emperor.
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Wu Yi Shui Xian, Spring Wu Yi Mountains, Fujian, China, 2008
This tea was picked in Sping 2008, but it was not done processing until the November 2008. Traditionally roasted Wu Yi rock tea from Wu Yi mountain. With notes of juicy raisins, sweet roasted coconut, minerals, a plummy quality and a seductive hint of spicy cardamom. There is a strong "Wei Gam" or throat feel to this tea. This tea has a great potential for aging.
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Golden Heart Ti Kuan Yin, Xi Ping,
From the late-harvest on Xi Ping Mountain in Anxi, comes the '08 fall harvest of our best selling oolong. This is the rich, roasted version of TKY. Warm, sweet notes of dark roasted Chestnuts, juicy fruity notes of candied lemon and jackfruit, with no tangy finish, and no sour notes. This is a tightly rolled, full bodied oolong roasted 50% for great depth lasting flavor and minimal astringency. There is a perfect viscosity to this tea which also has great steeping durability, and very uniform large leaves.
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Yulan Dan
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Aged Monkey Picked Ti Kuan Yin, Fujuo,Fujian, China 2005
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Milan Dan Chong, Chieu An,
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Big Red Robe, Wu Yi Mountains,
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