Red Heart Oolong,
Anxi
China, Spring, 2008
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This Red Heart TKY is like no other
oolong I have had. Toasty and roasted, but not overly dark, with rich bready
notes, this tea is warm and comforting. This year’s harvest is not tightly
rolled, which means after the first two brews the tea’s flavor completely opens
up, giving a big aroma and a bright taste. Notes of honey linger and the soft
and heady air of a red rose on a hot summer day lingers. This is a higher grade of TKY than our Golden Heart oolong.
$35 / 2oz
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First Prize Competition Winning Baochong, Taiwan Spring 2008
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A tea that commands a moment of pause. The perfectly balanced mineral content is discernable in the leaves after the first wash. Sublime top notes of white snow peach and juicy orange peel. Base notes of sweet carbohydrate. The viscosity of this tea is flawless and the feel of the tea on the tongue is distractingly perfect. Light salivation on the sides of your mouth is indicative of only the very top grade tea. No astringency whatsoever. This is as perfect as Baochong gets. Only 4one-ounce packages available.
$80 / 1oz
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Yulan
Dan
Chong,
Guangdong, China Spring 2008
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The Chinese translation of Yulan is white jade orchid. We know this flower as magnolia. Yulan Dancong tea is made from the Phoenix high
mountain oolong varietal. This harvest is from 30 year “Old Trees” and extremely
limited. Twisted and charcoal roasted at least three times to bring out the top
notes of fragrant Chinese magnolia, sugarcane, and a soft roasted flavor. Notes of
Muscat linger in the
brewed leaves. Excellent processing
technique is seen in the perfectly bruised leaves that re-curl after brewing, a
sign of only the highest quality Yulan Dancong. n coming soon.
$45 / 2oz
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Third Prize Competition Winning Baochong, Taiwan Spring 2008
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From Shiding on Wenshan mountain comes this year’s 3rd Prize Competition winning Baochong tea. This is a virtually stemless tea from 5 year old bushes that took 15 hours to process. With high notes of lily, orange flower blossom, sweet popped corn and a complimentary depth; this tea has a chlorophyll and sweet green-citrus finish. This is a superb harvest of tea crafted by an expert hand.
$50 / 2oz
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Milan Dan Chong, Chieu An, Guangdong, China 2007
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From Chieu An city, in Guangdong province on the east coast. Developed in the 1970's. Milan or "orchid" Dancong tea is made from the Feng Huang ("Phoenix") high mountain oolong varietal. This harvest is from a single tree, and limited. Twisted and twice charcoal roasted, to bring out the top notes of fragrant orchid, juicy lichee, sweet honey and caramel base notes.
$45 / 2oz
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Monkey Picked Ti Kuan Yin, Fu juo, Fujian, China 2002
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From Fu Juo in Fujian province. The famous dark roasted tightly rolled Chinese oolong. With a deep roast, coffee lovers turning to tea will adore the depth this tea has to offer and seasoned tea drinkers will recognize its top grade signature: a menthol back bite to cool your throat and refresh the palate.
$45 / 2oz
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Big Red Robe, Wu Yi Mountains, Fujian China, Fall 2006
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Rich and robust, this is a terrific tea to learn about top quality Big Red Robe. Two
pre-portioned packets of 5 grams each allow you to store this tea perfectly
until you are ready to try this tea or share with friends. One of four famous Wu Yi varietal bushes,
this is the juciest of them all. It is
so richly roasted it is meant to keep over time and mellow. A bright and
luscious red wine quality lingers in the mouth and notes of hot stone linger in
the leaves. This tea is newer,
but because there are two packets, it is a perfect learners tea- try one now, and
save the other for a year.
$15 / box
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Golden Heart Ti Kuan Yin Fall Crop '07
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The '07 fall harvest, this is the rich roasted version of TKY. Warm, sweet and honey-like, no tangy finish, and no sour notes. This is a tightly rolled, full bodied oolong roasted 60% for minimal astringency. Has great steeping durability, incredibly uniform large leaves.
$30 / 2oz
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